Multiple choice

Earthquake is caused by

  1. disturbance of earth surface

  2. adjustment of layers of earth's crust

  3. breakage of rock system

  4. upliftment of rocks
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Earthquakes are primarily caused by the sudden release of stress along fault lines due to the continuous movement and adjustment of tectonic plates within the earth's crust.

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