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-Which of the following are factors in the amount of damage caused by an earthquake?
A)The type of surface bedrock near the quake
B)All of these
C)The amount of energy released in surface waves as compared to interior waves
D)The economy of the region hit by the earthquake

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All the options listed are factors that can influence the amount of damage caused by an earthquake. The type of surface bedrock can affect how the seismic waves are transmitted, the distribution of energy between surface and interior waves can influence the intensity of shaking experienced, and the economy of a region can determine how well structures are built to withstand earthquakes and how effective the response and recovery efforts are.

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