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What forces are directly responsible for phenomena like the eruption of volcanoes and earthquakes?

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Endogenic forces

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Nuclear forces

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Exogenic forces

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Centrifugal forces

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Solution

The correct option is A Endogenic forces
Forces that act beneath the surface of the Earth cause volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. The forces that causes these changes are Endogenic forces.

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