Which of the Following Factors Do NOT Affect the Amount

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors do NOT affect the amount of ground shaking during an earthquake?

• A) Velocity of different seismic waves.
• B) Amount of strain energy released during an earthquake.
• C) Focal depth of the earthquake.
• D) Type of material seismic waves travel through.
• E) Distance to the epicenter.

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