Science MCQS - QUESTION DETAILS

What is the term for a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates?
A. Erosion
B. Tsunami
C. Volcanism
D. Earthquake

An earthquake is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by tectonic plate movement.

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