Question

Assertion(A): Earthquake occurs due to the movement of tectonic plates.
Reason(R): When these plates move faster due to frictional force, pressure is built and results in earthquake when pressure is released.

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Earthquake occurs due to the movement of tectonic plates and because of this movement pressure builds up. When pressure is released, it results in earthquake.