The earth's part responsible for causing earthquakes is _________.

Crust of the earth

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Mantle of the earth

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Inner core of the earth

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Outer core of the earth

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Solution

The correct option is A Crust of the earth
Earthquakes are caused by movement of plates of earth's crust, hence crust is responsible for causing earthquakes.
Mantle is the layer of earth below the crust; Outer core is located below the mantle and above the inner core. All these do not cause earthquakes hence are incorrect.

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