Evaluate This Statement: "Earthquake Damage Depends Primarily on the Magnitude

question 71

Multiple Choice

Evaluate this statement: "Earthquake damage depends primarily on the magnitude of the quake."

• A) This statement is true.
• B) This statement is true, but earthquake damage also depends on the proximity to the epicenter and the characteristics of materials through which the earthquake passes.
• C) This statement is false; the most important factor in earthquake damage is the quality of building materials used.
• D) This statement is false; the most important factor in earthquake damage is the location's proximity to the epicenter.

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