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Earthquakes are caused by :

A) Earth revolution
B) Earth rotatioin
C) Tectonism
D) Denudation

Correct Answer:



C) Tectonism

Description for Correct answer:
Tectonism is the movement of rocks under the great forces within a planet's interior.

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