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select the best answer: a person is walking through a room. what should they look out for that might cause a trip?

• cords or cables lying on the floor
• smooth surfaces
• floors free of trash
• carrying boxes that make it easy to see the ground

Explanation:

To determine what causes a trip, we analyze each option:

• "Cords or cables lying on the floor" can create an obstacle to trip over.
• "Smooth surfaces" typically relate to slipping, not tripping.
• "Floors free of trash" are safe and don’t cause tripping.
• "Carrying boxes that make it easy to see the ground" helps visibility, not causing tripping. So the correct option is the one with cords/cables.

Answer:

A. Cords or cables lying on the floor