A) To reinforce buildings against earthquakes.
B) To predict the exact time of an earthquake.
C) To study the history of earthquakes.
D) To measure ground motion during an earthquake.

A) The location of an earthquake.
B) The depth of an earthquake.
C) The magnitude of an earthquake.
D) The duration of an earthquake.

A) To prevent all damage in an earthquake.
B) To predict the likelihood of an earthquake.
C) To increase the weight of the building.
D) To absorb and dissipate energy to reduce seismic forces on a building.

A) To reinforce buildings against hurricanes.
B) To assess soil properties and foundation design to ensure stability during earthquakes.
C) To study the behavior of earthquakes.
D) To predict when earthquakes will occur.

A) To predict specific earthquake events.
B) To study the history of earthquakes.
C) To ensure zero damage in all earthquakes.
D) To assess and manage the performance levels of structures under different seismic events.

A) To determine the exact timing of an earthquake.
B) To study the effects of earthquakes after they occur.
C) To ensure structures are designed to withstand potential earthquake forces.
D) To predict when and where earthquakes will happen.

A) By ignoring seismic activity altogether.
B) By reinforcing all existing buildings in the area.
C) By predicting the exact timing of earthquakes.
D) By analyzing historical earthquake data and geological features.

A) To prevent all earthquakes from occurring.
B) To estimate the cost of earthquake damage.
C) To predict the exact intensity of earthquakes.
D) To analyze how structures respond to dynamic loads, such as earthquakes.