Question

select the correct answer. emilys house lies on the san andreas fault, and she wants to protect herself against earthquakes. what is one step she can take? a. educate herself on ground deformation that occurs before earthquakes. b. check her buildings foundation to ensure it is resistant to shaking caused by moving tectonic plates. c. buy a device that can predict earthquakes before they occur. d. be prepared to evacuate if steam or ash cloud eruptions are visible.

Explanation:

Educating on ground - deformation may not directly protect her house. Earthquake - prediction devices don't exist accurately yet. Steam or ash cloud eruptions are related to volcanic activity, not earthquakes. Checking the building's foundation for seismic - resistance is a practical step to protect against earthquake - related shaking caused by tectonic plate movement.

Answer:

B. Check her building's foundation to ensure it is resistant to shaking caused by moving tectonic plates.