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which of the following answer choices are safe actions to take if youre inside during an earthquake?
stay inside.
go outside.
stay away from any interior walls.
take cover under a piece of heavy furniture.
take cover against an interior wall.
stay away from windows and tall furniture.

Explanation:

• "Stay inside": It's safer to stay inside during an earthquake rather than trying to go out (which can be dangerous due to falling debris, etc.).
• "Take cover under a piece of heavy furniture": Heavy furniture can provide protection from falling objects.
• "Stay away from windows and tall furniture": Windows can shatter and tall furniture can topple, so avoiding them is safe.
• "Stay away from any interior walls" is incorrect as taking cover against a sturdy interior wall (not all interior walls) can be safe, but the option says "stay away from any", which is not a general safe action. "Go outside" is dangerous as there may be falling debris, collapsing structures, etc. "Take cover against an interior wall" – not all interior walls are safe; some may be load - bearing and at risk of collapsing, so this is not a universally safe action.

Answer:

• Stay inside.
• Take cover under a piece of heavy furniture.
• Stay away from windows and tall furniture.