Practice Fault Hazard Assessment And Risk Mitigation (21.9)

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Question 1.
What is fault avoidance zoning?
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Think about how we keep buildings away from danger.
Question 2.
What is the purpose of microzonation studies?
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Local assessments help in earthquake planning.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of fault avoidance zoning?
- To increase urban density
- To minimize earthquake risks
- To improve land values
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Focus on the safety aspect of urban planning.
4Question 4.
True or False: Lifeline safety planning ensures that infrastructure is operational during an earthquake.
- True
- False
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Consider what is necessary for a community to function during emergencies.
Question 5.
Given a fault line close to a proposed urban area, outline a risk mitigation strategy incorporating zoning, building codes, and lifeline safety.
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Consider all aspects of urban infrastructure.
Question 6.
Evaluate the challenges faced when enforcing fault avoidance zoning in densely populated regions.
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Think about the balance between safety and development needs.

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