GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

EARTHQUAKES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False? Earthquakes are caused by the forces of mountain movement.
A
True
B
False, plate
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The movement of the Lithospheric plates causes changes on the surface of the earth. The earth’s movements are divided on the basis of forces that cause them. The forces which act in the interior of the earth are called Endogenic forces. The endogenic forces produce sudden movements such as earthquakes and volcanoes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The shaking and trembling that results from movement of rock beneath Earth’s surface is called an earthquake. Earthquakes are caused by the forces of mountain movement. The epicenter of an earthquake is below the focus. P waves can become surface waves when they reach Earth’s surface.

Detailed explanation-3: -Earthquakes are usually caused when underground rock suddenly breaks and there is rapid motion along a fault. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make the ground shake.

Detailed explanation-4: -While most earthquakes are caused by the slipping of tectonic plates, minor earthquakes can also be caused by volcanic eruptions, collapse of rock formations on Earth’s surface, or underground explosions.

Detailed explanation-5: -What Causes an Earthquake? Earthquakes are caused due to sudden tectonic movements in the earth’s crust. When the tectonic plates slide over one another, there is a cause of orogeny which results in earthquakes and volcanoes. These disturbances cause vibrations that spread in all directions.

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