Q: What sudden ground movement is caused by the sudden release of the energy stored in rocks, which is transmitted in seismic waves?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

An earthquake is sudden ground movement. This movement is caused by the sudden release of the energy stored in rocks. An earthquake happens when so much stress builds up in the rocks that the rocks break. An earthquake’s energy is transmitted by seismic waves.

 Choices:

- eruption

- sandstorm

- quicksand

- earthquake


A:
earthquake