Question

Which of the following statements related to 'earthquakes' are true?

1.An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves.

2.Earthquakes can also trigger landslides and occasionally volcanic activity.

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Both 1 and 2

Read Explanation:

An earthquake (also known as a quake, tremor or tremblor) is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves. Earthquakes can range in size from those that are so weak that they cannot be felt to those violent enough to propel objects and people into the air, and wreak destruction across entire cities.It can also trigger landslides and occasionally volcanic activity.

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