In a city, the best strategy for avoiding injury in an earthquake that arrives suddenly is to ____.
A)make your way to open ground as fast as possible
B)remain where you are during the shaking from P-waves, but attempt to leave the city before S-waves arrive
C)seek cover in the basement of the building or home you are in
D)remain where you are and lie next to a heavy and sturdy object
E)seek cover in the attic or top floor of the building you are in

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The best strategy during an earthquake is to "Drop, Cover, and Hold On," which involves staying where you are and taking cover next to a heavy and sturdy object to protect yourself from falling debris. Moving to open ground or attempting to leave the city can expose you to greater risks, and the basement or attic may not be the safest places depending on the structure's integrity.

In a City, the Best Strategy for Avoiding Injury in an Earthquake