Which of the Following Is NOT True Regarding Earthquakes and Destruction

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true regarding earthquakes and destruction?

• A) The bigger the earthquake,the greater the destruction will be.
• B) The type of construction used will influence how damaging an earthquake can be.
• C) The nature of the substrate will influence how damaging an earthquake is.
• D) Seismic retrofitting can reduce the destruction caused by an earthquake.

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Definitions:

Zero-Sum Game

In game theory, a game in which the gains (+) and losses (−) add up to zero; one party’s gain equals the other party’s loss. A strategic interaction (game) between two or more parties (players) in which the winners’ gains exactly offset the losers’ losses so that the gains and losses sum to zero.

Gains

Increases in financial resources or advantages, often resulting from investments or economic activities.

Repeated Games

A strategic scenario in which the same game or situation is played multiple times, allowing for strategy evolution based on past outcomes.

Simultaneous

Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.