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question 1 of 20 : select the best answer for the question. 1. a person lives in a new structure that complies with modern building codes with regard to earthquake safety. what is the best place for this person to take cover during an earthquake?
a. near a window
b. under a table
c. in a basement
d. in a doorway
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Explanation:

• Option A: Near a window is dangerous as windows can shatter during an earthquake, causing injury from glass or falling debris.
• Option B: Under a table is a recommended safety measure. The table can provide a "triangle of life" space, protecting from falling objects and debris. Modern building - compliant structures still have potential for objects to fall, and a table can shield the person.
• Option C: In a basement during an earthquake can be dangerous, especially if there is a risk of flooding, or if the building's structure above the basement collapses, trapping the person. Also, in some earthquake scenarios, basements may not be the safest due to the nature of ground movement.
• Option D: In a doorway was a traditional recommendation for older buildings with weak doorframes, but in modern buildings with proper building codes, doorways are not necessarily safer than other protected areas like under a table. And modern doorframes may not be as strong as the rest of the structure, and there is no significant advantage to being in a doorway over being under a table.

Answer:

B. Under a table