Which of the following Earth's plates is responsible for causing an earthquake?

The crust of the earth

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The mantle of the earth

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The inner core of the earth

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The outer core of the earth

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Solution

The correct option is A The crust of the earth
Most earthquakes are tectonic earthquakes, which happen when the large, thin plates of the Earth's crust called tectonic plates become stuck as they move past one another. They lock together, and pressure builds up. When they finally release, earthquakes occur.

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