Multiple Choice
In general, there is more ground shaking from an earthquake with
A) decreasing depth from the surface and decreasing distance to the epicenter.
B) increasing depth from the surface and decreasing distance to the epicenter.
C) increasing depth from the surface and increasing distance to the epicenter.
D) decreasing depth from the surface and increasing distance to the epicenter.
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