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Which of the following best describes an earthquake?
Which of the following best describes an earthquake?
- A sudden movement of rock materials below the earth's surface (correct)
- A weak shaking of the ground caused by wind
- A violent shaking of the ground caused by volcanic activity
- A gradual sinking of the earth's surface
What is the main source of earthquakes?
What is the main source of earthquakes?
- Wind
- Tectonic plate movement (correct)
- Erosion
- Volcanic activity
Which of the following is NOT a type of earthquake?
Which of the following is NOT a type of earthquake?
- Aftershock
- Tsunami earthquake
- Volcanic earthquake
- Wind-induced earthquake (correct)
What is the term used to describe the movement of tectonic plates?
What is the term used to describe the movement of tectonic plates?
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What are the different types of seismic waves?
What are the different types of seismic waves?
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