alleryAn earthquake is the shaking of Earth's surface due to what?
ASudden energy release in rock
BHeavy rain in the mountains
CStrong winds over the ocean
DMelting of polar ice caps
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Sudden energy release in rock
1. Energy stored in the lithosphere is suddenly released.
2. This creates seismic waves that shake the surface.
3. Rain, wind and melting ice do not define an earthquake.
_Source: Wikipedia, Earthquake, Terminology_
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