Question
What causes an earthquake to happen?
A: rocks deform slowly as a result physical stress
B:Rocks along a fault move suddenly move and release energy
C: large amounts of rocks suddenly shift downward when large poles form underground
D: energy is transferred to rock layers from convection currents in the ocean at atmosphere
A: rocks deform slowly as a result physical stress
B:Rocks along a fault move suddenly move and release energy
C: large amounts of rocks suddenly shift downward when large poles form underground
D: energy is transferred to rock layers from convection currents in the ocean at atmosphere
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **B: Rocks along a fault suddenly move and release energy**.
Earthquakes occur primarily due to the sudden movement of rocks along faults in the Earth's crust. This movement releases accumulated stress and energy, resulting in seismic waves that we feel as earthquakes.
Option A is partially correct, as rocks can deform slowly and contribute to the buildup of stress, but it does not directly cause an earthquake. Option C is not accurate regarding the mechanics of earthquakes, and Option D describes a process that does not lead to earthquakes.
Earthquakes occur primarily due to the sudden movement of rocks along faults in the Earth's crust. This movement releases accumulated stress and energy, resulting in seismic waves that we feel as earthquakes.
Option A is partially correct, as rocks can deform slowly and contribute to the buildup of stress, but it does not directly cause an earthquake. Option C is not accurate regarding the mechanics of earthquakes, and Option D describes a process that does not lead to earthquakes.