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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Both options A and C contributed to the high loss of life during the 2008 earthquake in Sichuan Province, China. Many buildings were not constructed to withstand earthquakes and Sichuan is near the boundary of two tectonic plates. The combination of these factors resulted in collapsed buildings and widespread damage to infrastructure, leading to a high loss of life. The focus of the earthquake being extremely deep in the earth's crust (option B) did also contribute, but not directly to the loss of life as much as to the extent of the earthquake's effects over a wider area.

Which of the Following Contributed to the High Loss of Life