Question

Which of the following best defines base isolation?  (1 point)

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Base isolation is a technique used to prevent large-scale damage from volcanoes.  New communities being built are set as far back as possible from the base of a volcano.  
Base isolation is a technique used to prevent large-scale damage from volcanoes.  New communities being built are set as far back as possible from the base of a volcano.  

Base isolation is a technique used by engineers to help prevent damage to buildings by volcanoes.  The main structure of the building is separate from the base, which allows lava to pass under the building without causing much damage.  
Base isolation is a technique used by engineers to help prevent damage to buildings by volcanoes.  The main structure of the building is separate from the base, which allows lava to pass under the building without causing much damage.  

Base isolation is a technique used to prevent damage to buildings during tsunamis.  The main structure of the building is separate from the base, which allows water to pass under the building without causing much damage.  
Base isolation is a technique used to prevent damage to buildings during tsunamis.  The main structure of the building is separate from the base, which allows water to pass under the building without causing much damage.  

Base isolation is a technique used by engineers to help prevent damage to buildings by earthquakes.  The main structure of the building is separate from the base and sits on a bed of springs.  
Base isolation is a technique used by engineers to help prevent damage to buildings by earthquakes.  The main structure of the building is separate from the base and sits on a bed of springs.  
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Base isolation is a technique used by engineers to help prevent damage to buildings by earthquakes. The main structure of the building is separate from the base and sits on a bed of springs.