Which of the Following Would NOT Be a Good Idea

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT be a good idea in an area that has a high risk for earthquakes?

• A) have many new buildings be made of rigid concrete or masonry
• B) keep 72 hours worth of food and water in an easily-carried backpack
• C) have hospitals install computerized earthquake warning systems that will shut down natural gas systems and turn on back-up generators
• D) require that new buildings be built to flex easily
• E) all of these would be a good idea

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Definitions:

ETA

An acronym for "Euskadi Ta Askatasuna," a Basque nationalist and separatist organization in Spain and France, known for its campaign of bombings, assassinations, and kidnappings in pursuit of independence for the Basque Country.

Violent Separatist

An individual or group advocating for the separation from a larger political entity through the use of violence and armed conflict.

Lech Walesa

A Polish statesman, dissident, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who co-founded and led the Solidarity movement, leading to the end of communist rule in Poland.

Solidarity

Solidarity refers to a Polish trade union founded in 1980 that played a major role in the opposition to Communist rule, leading to the eventual political transformation of Eastern Europe.