Most deaths from earthquakes are caused by
A. fires due to ruptured natural gas lines.
B. flooding of coastal areas.
C. collapse of structures.
D. landslides.
Answer: C
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a. no b. a sideways-directed c. a downward-directed d. a diagonally-directed e. an upward-directed