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Earthquakes are caused by:

Correct answer: D. All of these

  • A. Landslide
  • B. Eruption of volcanoes
  • C. Tectonic plates
  • D. All of these

Explanation

Most earthquakes result from sudden movement of tectonic plates, but volcanic eruptions and landslides can also produce earthquakes. Thus all the listed processes can be causes.

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