Question

Which of the following events would most likely produce an earthquake
A.) at transform plate boundaries tectonic plates rub against each other with great force
B.) along mountain slopes, heavy rocks, fall, creating sharks that travel through the land
C.) during thunderstorms lightning generates shock that passes through the Earth crust
D.) during flooding water exerts pressure on the land, causing wild cracks in the ground

Answer 1

The event that would most likely produce an earthquake is:

**A.) at transform plate boundaries tectonic plates rub against each other with great force.**

This is because earthquakes are primarily caused by the movement of tectonic plates, and transform plate boundaries are locations where two plates slide past each other. The friction and stress that build up can ultimately lead to an earthquake when the stress is released.

The other options (B, C, and D) are less likely to produce significant earthquakes based on geological processes.