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Diane

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on: Jul 29, 2018
Damage from an earthquake is most severe when the
 
  A) epicenter is close to the surface.
  B) surface material is composed of unconsolidated sediments.
  C) buildings and structures are poorly constructed.
  D) all of the above

Question 2

A tsunami is unlike most other water waves mainly because it
 
  A) is stronger.
  B) has a very long wavelength.
  C) moves very fast.
  D) is energetic.


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nyrave

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


Diane

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
:D TYSM

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