Why are houses in hurricane-susceptible areas generally on tall posts?
a. to keep them above the high tide level
b. to keep them above the expected storm-surge level
c. to allow blowing sand to go under them
d. to keep them above the strongest winds
e. to provide less wind resistance
ANSWER: b
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