According to the Elastic Rebound Model, Earthquakes Are Caused by Energy

question 41

Multiple Choice

According to the elastic rebound model, earthquakes are caused by energy released when

• A) highly stressed (i.e.,bent) rock breaks and abruptly moves.
• B) asthenosphere is dragged over lithosphere.
• C) landslides rumble down the mountain slope.
• D) dissolved gases escape violently from molten rock.

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