What do waves have to do with earthquakes? Earthquakes are caused when the ground shakes due to the release of energy. This energy is called a seismic wave. Seismic waves are similar to ocean waves, except they move through the ground instead of the water. %0D%0A%0D%0AWhich graphic would best support the central idea of this passage?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Aa diagram showing energy moving through the ground%0D%0Aa diagram showing energy moving through the ground%0D%0A%0D%0Aa chart showing how much it costs to repair earthquake damage%0D%0Aa chart showing how much it costs to repair earthquake damage%0D%0A%0D%0Aa photograph of a wave crashing in the ocean%0D%0Aa photograph of a wave crashing in the ocean%0D%0A%0D%0Aa map of the location of earthquakes around the world

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The graphic that would best support the central idea of this passage is a diagram showing energy moving through the ground.