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QWhat is the term for a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates?

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  • A Earthquake ✔ ✖
  • B Volcano ✔ ✖
  • C Tsunami ✔ ✖
  • D Avalanche ✔ ✖
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An earthquake is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates. It is typically accompanied by seismic waves and can result in significant damage to infrastructure and loss of life.

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