Which of the Following Contributed to the High Loss of Life

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed to the high loss of life during the 2008 earthquake in Sichuan Province, China?

• A) Many buildings were not constructed to withstand earthquakes
• B) The focus of the earthquake was extremely deep in the earth's crust, affecting the earth's surface over a wider area
• C) Sichuan is near the boundary of two tectonic plates
• D) All of these choices are correct
• E) Many buildings were not constructed to withstand earthquakes and Sichuan is near the boundary of two tectonic plates

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Definitions:

Medulla Oblongata

The lower portion of the brainstem involved in autonomous functions such as breathing and blood pressure regulation.

Reticular Formation

A network of neurons located in the brainstem involved in regulating wakefulness, sleep, and various reflexes.

Medulla Oblongata

The lower portion of the brainstem controlling vital autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Thalamus

A structure within the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.