GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

NATURAL HAZARDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Vibration of earth’s surface may cause strange animal behavior, such as toads fleeing an area, and might indicate indicate that a(n) ____ is about to occur.
A
a volcanic eruption
B
seismic waves
C
a hurricane
D
an earthquake
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cats may sense quakes ahead of time because they have a wider range of hearing than humans . Bees stop flying around and go to hive. Even snakes can sense earthquakes from 120 km away. Scientists are developing ways to predict earthquakes by observing erratic behavior in snakes.

Detailed explanation-2: -It has long been suggested that animals often behave differently than usual shortly before an earthquake. According to reports, some wild animals leave their sleeping and nesting places immediately before strong earthquakes occur, and pets such as dogs become particularly restless.

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: -An earthquake is the shifting of the Earth’s plates, which results in a sudden shaking of the ground that can last for a few seconds to a few minutes.

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