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segrsyd

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on: Jul 29, 2018
Earthquakes are caused by the
 
  A) friction between diverging plates.
  B) sudden release of energy that is stored elastically in deforming rocks.
  C) expansion of Earth's crust.
  D) combined motion of tectonic plates.

Question 2

The energy in an earthquake is released
 
  A) all at once.
  B) before the quake, after the quake, and during the quake.
  C) as an epicenter focus.
  D) in unconsolidated rock.


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Benayers

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


segrsyd

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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