What is the primary safety purpose of crouching under a heavy table and holding its legs during an earthquake?

What is the primary safety purpose of crouching under a heavy table and holding its legs during an earthquake?
  1. It prevents the ground from shaking underneath you
  2. It protects your head and neck from falling debris and prevents the table from sliding away
  3. It signals emergency workers your exact location
  4. It stops the building structure from collapsing

Solution

Taking shelter under sturdy furniture protects the head and neck from falling debris, and holding on prevents the furniture from shifting away.

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