Which of the following make(s)the safest house walls during an earthquake?
A) four inches of concrete
B) stone blocks well cemented together
C) bricks tightly mortared together
D) adobe
E) two-by-four inch lumber covered with plywood

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Wooden structures, like those made with two-by-four inch lumber covered with plywood, are more flexible and can better absorb and dissipate the energy of an earthquake, reducing the risk of collapse.

Which of the Following Make(s)the Safest House Walls During an Earthquake