The layer of the earth where earthquakes occur is the:
A
Crust
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B
Mantle
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C
Inner core
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D
Outer core
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Solution
The correct option is A Crust Earthquakes occur along fault lines, cracks in Earth's crust. They occur where plates are spreading, slipping, or colliding. The earth's plate responsible for causing earthquakes is the crust of the earth.