Ring of Fire Quick Check

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Question
Which statement correctly describes why earthquakes happen?(1 point)
Responses

A: Earth’s crust suddenly slips along a fault.

B: Earth’s crust switches places in a periodic manner.

C: Earth’s crust near magma melts, and the ground collapses.

D: Earth’s crust undergoes a cycle from a solid material to magma.

1 answer

The correct response is:

A: Earth’s crust suddenly slips along a fault.

This statement accurately describes the primary cause of earthquakes, which occur when stress on rocks exceeds their strength, causing them to break and slip along a fault line.