Asked by jakeevia

What is the main cause of an earthquake?

A) force of gravity
B) the shaking of the ground
C) stress caused by plate movement
D)waves that ripple from the epicenter

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
C) stress caused by plate movement

Earthquakes are usually caused by the sudden release of stress that builds up as tectonic plates move; the release produces seismic waves that make the ground shake.