Question

Arrange the events to describe how an earthquake happens.

The plates create great stresses
in rocks near the edges of the plate.

The intensity of the earthquake
reduces with the distance from
the epicenter.

Large chunks of Earth called
tectonic plates collide with
each other.

The seismic waves created at
the hypocenter spread out
radially and cause shaking
wherever they travel.

The energy released causes
shaking of Earth in that position.

The edges of the plates slide
past each other in close contact.

The separation of the plates
release a great amount of
energy.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Earthquakes are usually caused when rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make the ground shake. When two blocks of rock or two plates are rubbing against each other, they stick a little.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Large chunks of Earth called tectonic plates collide with each other.

2. The edges of the plates slide past each other in close contact.

3. The plates create great stresses in rocks near the edges of the plate.

4. The separation of the plates release a great amount of energy.

5. The energy released causes shaking of Earth in that position.

6. The seismic waves created at the hypo-center spread out radially and causes shaking wherever they travel.

7. The intensity of the earthquake reduces with the distance from the epicenter.

Explanation: