The Damage Due to Swelling Soils Results in Losses of ____

question 32

Multiple Choice

The damage due to swelling soils results in losses of ____ in the United States.

• A)tens of millions of dollars, primarily through associated maintenance of cars and trucks,
• B)tens of millions of dollars, primarily through damage to residences and businesses,
• C)tens of millions of dollars, primarily in disruption of truck and train transport,
• D)billions of dollars, primarily through damage to highways and streets,
• E)billions of dollars, primarily through damage to residential homes,

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Definitions:

Specialty Clothing Store

A retail establishment that focuses on selling specific categories or brands of clothing and accessories, catering to niche markets.

Limited-Line Gift Store

A retail store that specializes in selling gifts but offers a limited range of product types, focusing on specific niches.

Hypermarket

A form of scrambled merchandising, which consists of a large store (more than 200,000 square feet) that offers everything in a single outlet, eliminating the need for consumers to shop at more than one location.

General Merchandise Stores

Retail establishments offering a wide range of consumer goods, including clothing, household items, and groceries.