The greatest hazard to someone in a wood-frame house during an earthquake is ____.
A)movement of the house off its foundation
B)wall spreading leading to roof collapse
C)crumbling of internal plaster and drywall
D)vertical shaking separating walls from floor joists
E)collapse of walls that are not diagonally braced

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Wood-frame houses are generally flexible and can withstand shaking, but if the house moves off its foundation, it can lead to significant structural damage and potential collapse.

The Greatest Hazard to Someone in a Wood-Frame House During