In terms of soil behavior in earthquakes, building codes classify a construction site based on soil conditions. The primary property of soil that is used in this classification is

A) the swelling and shrinkage characteristics of soil.
B) the size of soil particles.
C) whether the soil is native to the site.
D) the stiffness/density of soil.
E) none of the above.


D) the stiffness/density of soil.

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