A) Depth of earthquakes
B) Duration of earthquakes
C) Frequency of earthquakes
D) Magnitude of earthquakes

A) They increase building height
B) They improve sound insulation
C) They absorb energy and reduce vibration
D) They minimize air leakage

A) To enhance thermal insulation
B) To increase natural lighting
C) To provide lateral stability and resist horizontal forces
D) To support the roof

A) Strip foundation
B) Raft foundation
C) Tilt-up foundation
D) Pile foundation

A) To enhance natural ventilation
B) To boost sound insulation
C) To absorb seismic energy and reduce structural damage
D) To increase energy consumption

A) To control indoor temperature
B) To increase seismic forces
C) To reduce the building's height
D) To allow the building to expand and contract without causing damage

A) Availability of public transportation
B) Soil type and ground conditions
C) Proximity to the beach
D) Population density in the area

A) To improve facade aesthetics
B) To increase earthquake intensity
C) To dissipate seismic energy through rocking motion
D) To reduce building height