13. What is referred to as the shaking of the Earth's surface resulting from the sudden release of energy in the lithosphere? A. Earthquake Fault C Friction D. Stress

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Dan Billings · Answer 1 · 2024-09-20T08:06:36+0000

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An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the sudden release of energy in the lithosphere.

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An earthquake is referred to as the shaking of the Earth's surface resulting from the sudden release of energy in the lithosphere. This release of energy is caused by the movement of tectonic plates along fault lines.

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