Question

Which statement best explains what happens during an earthquake?

A. a tsunami causes rock to break underground
B. a volcanic eruption causes tectonic plates to shift underground
C. potential energy stored in rock underground is released as kinetic energy
D. tectonic plates slowly bend underground

Answer 1

A:a tsunami causes rock to break underground

Answer 2

The answer is C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The rocks are grinding up against each other and when the pressure breaks, the plates move causing the earthquake.