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cartlidgeashley

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Thick rubber pads or shock absorbers are mounted under a building to provide _______________. (two words)
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

Modifying existing structures, or _______________, can reduce earthquake damage.
  Fill in the blank with correct word.



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: base isolation

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: retrofitting



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