Why Are Houses in Hurricane Areas Generally on Tall Posts

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why are houses in hurricane areas generally on tall posts?

• A) to keep them above the level of high waves
• B) to keep them above the level of the storm surge
• C) to let blowing sand go under them
• D) to keep them above the strongest winds
• E) to provide less wind resistance

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