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A(n) __________ is a sudden shaking of the earth as a result of the movements of lithospheric plates.
A
earthquake
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B
volcano
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C
flood
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D
drought
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Solution
The correct option is A earthquake <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->
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.