PT 54 S4 Q6

Wood-frame houses withstand earthquakes far better than masonry houses ... ...

Which one of the following, if true, most helps to explain the results of the earthquake described above?
(A) In earthquake-prone areas, there are many more wood-frame houses than masonry houses.
(B) ...
(C) ...
(D) ...
(E) ...

*This question is included in Practice Set: "Resolve/Explain" Questions, Set 1