Evaluate this statement: "Earthquake damage depends primarily on the magnitude of the quake."
A) This statement is true.
B) This statement is true, but earthquake damage also depends on the proximity to the epicenter and the characteristics of materials through which the earthquake passes.
C) This statement is false; the most important factor in earthquake damage is the quality of building materials used.
D) This statement is false; the most important factor in earthquake damage is the location's proximity to the epicenter.
Answer: B
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