Structural Damage Due to Soils Shrinking and Swelling Is a Larger

question 39

True/False

Structural damage due to soils shrinking and swelling is a larger problem in regions with pronounced wet and dry seasons than in regions where precipitation is more evenly distributed throughout the year.

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Definitions:

Scoliosis

A medical condition characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, which can vary in severity.

Foramen Magnum

The large hole in the occipital bone that allows the brain to connect to the spinal cord.

Occipital Bone

The trapezoidal-shaped bone at the lower back part of the skull, forming the back and base of the cranium and containing the foramen magnum.

Parietal Bone

One of two bones forming the sides and roof of the cranium.