Which statement correctly describes why earthquakes happen?(1 point) Responses Earth’s crust switches places in a periodic manner. Earth’s crust switches places in a periodic manner. Earth’s crust near magma melts, and the ground collapses. Earth’s crust near magma melts, and the ground collapses. Earth’s crust suddenly slips along a fault. Earth’s crust suddenly slips along a fault. Earth’s crust undergoes a cycle from a solid material to magma. Earth’s crust undergoes a cycle from a solid material to magma.

Answer 1

The correct statement that describes why earthquakes happen is: Earth’s crust suddenly slips along a fault.

Earthquakes are primarily caused by the movement of tectonic plates, which can create stress along faults. When the stress exceeds the strength of the rocks, a sudden release of energy occurs, resulting in an earthquake.