________ refers to the tendency for a foundation material to lose its internal cohesion and fail mechanically during earthquake shaking.
A) Slurrying
B) Liquefaction
C) Motion slip
D) Seismoflowage

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Liquefaction is the term used to describe the loss of internal cohesion in soil or sediment during an earthquake, causing it to behave like a liquid rather than a solid. This can lead to ground failure, settling, and structural damage.

________ Refers to the Tendency for a Foundation Material to Lose