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Which statement best explains what happens during an earthquake?

A. A huge ocean wave causes tectonic plates to shift underground.

B. A volcanic eruption causes tectonic plates to shift underground

C. Energy is stored as tectonic plates shift underground.

D. Energy is released as tectonic plates shift underground

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Answer:

D

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The statement that best explains what happens during an earthquake is" Energy is released as tectonic plates shift underground". Option D. This is further explained below.

What is an earthquake?

Any abrupt quake of the ground, that is induced by the passage of seismic waves through the ground is referred to as an earthquake.

In conclusion,  The phrase perfectly describes what happens during an earthquake: "Energy is released as tectonic plates shift underground."

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