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A(n) __________ is a sudden shaking of the earth as a result of the movements of lithospheric plates.

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earthquake

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volcano

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flood

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drought

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The correct option is A earthquake
An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the earth as a result of the movements of lithospheric plates. The point of origin of the earthquake on the surface of the earth is called the epicentre.

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