Which Best Describes an Earthquake

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which best describes an earthquake?

• A)The point within Earth where seismic waves originate.
• B)The sharp release of energy in Earth's crust that creates seismic waves.
• C)The amount of ground displacement along a fault.
• D)The amount of stress rocks along plate boundaries experience.

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