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    Exam 6: Restless Earth: Earthquakes, Geologic Structures, and Mountain Building
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    In General, Buildings Constructed on ________ Fare Better in an Earthquake
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In General, Buildings Constructed on ________ Fare Better in an Earthquake

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In general, buildings constructed on ________ fare better in an earthquake than buildings constructed on ________, as this material amplifies seismic shaking.

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