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Question
An architect is designing an office building in an area that can experience earthquakes. Which component would it be most important to strengthen in order to allow the building to withstand the additional forces exerted during an earthquake?(1 point)
Responses

the electrical system
the electrical system

the foundation
the foundation

the doors
the doors

the windows

1 answer

The most important component to strengthen in order to allow the building to withstand the additional forces exerted during an earthquake would be the foundation. This is because a strong foundation provides stability and helps the structure remain anchored during the seismic forces of an earthquake.