In the Elastic Rebound Theory, Earthquakes Are Caused by the Sudden

question 7

Multiple Choice

In the elastic rebound theory, earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of progressively stored _____ in rocks.

• A) seismic waves
• B) strain
• C) stress
• D) tectonism
• E) ductile behavior

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