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Geography GK · Q40

Lithosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 40

Q40

The reason behind Earthquake is

A.
Land cruises
B.
Rotation of Earth
C.
Tectonism
Answer
D.
Denudation

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Most earthquakes are tectonic earthquakes, which happen when the large, thin plates of the Earth's crust and upper mantle become stuck as they move past one another. They lock together, and pressure builds up. When they finally release, earthquakes occur.