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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