Tremors that have occurred in Earth's crust are known as __________.
A
tornado
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B
earthquake
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C
volcanic eruption
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D
cyclone
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Solution
The correct option is B earthquake Tremors that have occurred in Earth's crust are known as earthquakes. Earthquakes can range in magnitude from those that are so weak that they cannot be felt to those violent enough to toss people around and destroy whole cities.