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A sudden shaking or trembling of the Earth, caused by a disturbance deep inside the Earth's crust, is known as ________.

tsunami

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flood

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earthquake

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landslides

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Solution

The correct option is C earthquake
An earthquake is a sudden shaking or trembling of the Earth which lasts for a very short time.

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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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