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Pineappleeh

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Which construction material would make a house safest in a moderate earthquake?
   a. Wood-frame construction sheathed with plywood.
   b. Brick and mortar.
   c. Adobe.
   d. Cinderblock and mortar.
   e. Poured concrete.

Question 2

The faults around Los Angeles County at the present time ____.
   a. are likely to rupture, since they have more energy stored in slippage than has been released in earthquakes
   b. are unlikely to rupture, since they have less energy stored in slippage than has been released in earthquakes
   c. regularly release stored energy in moderate earthquakes
   d. are in danger of catastrophe, since moderate earthquakes have not occurred for decades
   e. are not showing signs of slip and may be inactive in the near future


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: a

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: a


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