13.
The effects of an earthquake depend on many factors, not just the amount of energy released at the focus. What are two other factors that can increase the damage caused by an earthquake?
A.

steep slopes and a position that is farther from the epicenter of the earthquake

B.

loose sediments and a greater depth of the earthquake’s focus

C.

solid bedrock and a closer position to the epicenter of the earthquake

D.

sediments that contain water and a shallower depth of the earthquake's focus

Question

13.	
The effects of an earthquake depend on many factors, not just the amount of energy released at the focus. What are two other factors that can increase the damage caused by an earthquake?
 A.	
 
steep slopes and a position that is farther from the epicenter of the earthquake
 
 B.	
 
loose sediments and a greater depth of the earthquake’s focus
 
 C.	
 
solid bedrock and a closer position to the epicenter of the earthquake
 
 D.	
 
sediments that contain water and a shallower depth of the earthquake's focus

anonymous · Answer

B but im not sure

thomaster · Answer

Don't just give an answer, explain why you think it's B