alleryStart learning →Why are steel beams chosen to hold up buildings?
AThey are very strong
BThey are see-through
CThey are light as air
DThey melt in the sun
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. They are very strong
Steel is strong, so it does not break or bend easily under heavy loads.
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