Question 3

The movement of the earth's plates causes
(a) cyclones
(b) lightening
(c) earthquake
(d) wildfire

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When the earth's plates brush past one another or undergo collision, it causes an earthquake. An earthquake can cause huge damage to buildings, dams, etc.

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Question 3 The movement of the earth's plates causes (a) cyclones (b) lightening (c) earthquake (d) wildfire

When the earth's plates brush past one another or undergo collision, it causes an earthquake. An earthquake can cause huge damage to buildings, dams, etc.

Question 3

The movement of the earth's plates causes
(a) cyclones
(b) lightening
(c) earthquake
(d) wildfire