When they energy that builds up at plate boundaries is released because the plates suddenly overcome the force of friction, a(n)_______ may result;
D. Earthquake
Earthquakes occur when the stress building up between two lithospheric plates overcomes the force of friction, which then causes the plates to suddenly move, release energy, and then go back to their former shapes.
Answer by YourHope:
When they energy that builds up at plate boundaries is released because the plates suddenly overcome the force of friction, an (earthquake) may result!
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