When Water-Saturated Loose Sediment Is Shaken During an Earthquake

question 59

Multiple Choice

When water-saturated loose sediment is shaken during an earthquake

• A) it solidifies.
• B) it loses its cohesion and fails.
• C) it reduces the amount of seismic energy.
• D) it absorbs more water.
• E) it becomes stronger.

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