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What was the primary cause of destruction in the San Francisco earthquake of 1906?
What was the primary cause of destruction in the San Francisco earthquake of 1906?
- Landslides and rock falls
- Collapsing buildings
- Flooding from earthquake-related hazards
- Fires started by cut gas and electrical lines (correct)
What is the main goal of seismic microzonation?
What is the main goal of seismic microzonation?
- To identify areas prone to earthquake-related flooding
- To predict the exact time and location of earthquakes
- To develop and enforce simple building codes for rural areas
- To divide a region into zones based on geological and geophysical characteristics (correct)
What is a key challenge in making long-term earthquake predictions?
What is a key challenge in making long-term earthquake predictions?
- Lack of data on earthquake-prone areas
- Inability to monitor seismic activity in real-time
- Limited resources for building earthquake-resistant structures
- Insufficient understanding of how and where earthquakes occur (correct)
What is a recommended remedial measure for earthquake risk management?
What is a recommended remedial measure for earthquake risk management?
What type of fire extinguisher is rated for flammable liquids and gases?
What type of fire extinguisher is rated for flammable liquids and gases?
What is the focus of earthquake prediction programs?
What is the focus of earthquake prediction programs?
What is the primary purpose of microzonation in relation to earthquakes?
What is the primary purpose of microzonation in relation to earthquakes?
What is the main objective of earthquake preparedness?
What is the main objective of earthquake preparedness?
What is the recommended action to take during an earthquake if you are inside a building?
What is the recommended action to take during an earthquake if you are inside a building?
What is the primary factor in determining the amplification factor for seismic microzonation?
What is the primary factor in determining the amplification factor for seismic microzonation?
Why is it recommended to face away from windows during an earthquake?
Why is it recommended to face away from windows during an earthquake?
What is the purpose of response doctrines for state and local government emergency services?
What is the purpose of response doctrines for state and local government emergency services?
What is the correct action to take if you are outside during an earthquake?
What is the correct action to take if you are outside during an earthquake?
What should you do if you smell gas or hear a hissing noise during an earthquake?
What should you do if you smell gas or hear a hissing noise during an earthquake?
What is the correct position to take if you're inside and don't have a 'shelter' to hang on to during an earthquake?
What is the correct position to take if you're inside and don't have a 'shelter' to hang on to during an earthquake?
When is it safe to get up and help others after an earthquake?
When is it safe to get up and help others after an earthquake?
What should you do if you have a small fire that can be put out during an earthquake?
What should you do if you have a small fire that can be put out during an earthquake?
Under what conditions should you evacuate a building after an earthquake?
Under what conditions should you evacuate a building after an earthquake?
