Which construction material would make a house safest in a moderate earthquake?
a. ?Wood-frame construction sheathed with plywood.
b. ?Brick and mortar.
c. ?Adobe.
d. ?Cinderblock and mortar.
e. ?Poured concrete.
ANSWER: a
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