Which of the Following Is LEAST Effective in Mitigating the Impact

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is LEAST effective in mitigating the impact of tsunami?

• A) Limit building in places potentially flooded by tsunami.
• B) Design structures to resist erosion and scour.
• C) Orient streets and buildings parallel to waves.
• D) Plant trees with deep roots.
• E) Build concrete walls in front of houses.

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Definitions:

Gray Matter

Gray matter and is a component of the brain and spinal cord, consisting of neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons, playing a crucial role in processing information.

Refractory Period

The time after an action potential during which a neuron’s cell membrane is unprepared for the next action potential.

Action Potential

A brief electrical impulse that travels down a neuron, triggering the release of neurotransmitters.

Neurotransmitter Communication

The process by which neurotransmitters are released by a neuron, cross the synaptic gap, and bind to receptors on another neuron, facilitating the transmission of signals in the nervous system.