An earthquake is a sudden shaking or trembling of the earth lasting for a very short period of time. It is caused by a disturbance deep inside the earth’s crust.

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The correct option is A True
By definition, an earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth, resulting from the sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves.

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Which of the following statements are correct?

1. An earthquake is a sudden shaking or trembling of the earth.

2. The earth is balanced on the horn of a bull and when the bull shifts it to the other horn, an earthquake takes place.

3. Earthquakes occur all the time, all over the earth.

4. Major earthquakes can cause immense damage.

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