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In terms of soil behavior in earthquakes, building codes classify a construction site

based on soil conditions. The primary property of soil that is used in this classification is

A) the stiffness/density of soil.
O
B) the size of soil particles.
O
C) the swelling and shrinkage characteristics of soil.
O
D) whether the soil is native to the site.

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B) the size of soil particles
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