Question

What causes earthquakes?(1 point)

Responses

blocks of crust slide/rub against one another, often at plate boundaries called faults
blocks of crust slide/rub against one another, often at plate boundaries called faults

tectonic plates expand and cause shaking
tectonic plates expand and cause shaking

construction issues and building irregularities
construction issues and building irregularities

sudden motions in Earth's mantle cause the crust to shift
sudden motions in Earth's mantle cause the crust to shift

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

All of the above options can cause earthquakes.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The main cause of earthquakes is the sliding or rubbing of blocks of crust against one another, often at plate boundaries called faults. This movement is caused by the tectonic plates expanding and causing shaking. Additionally, sudden motions in Earth's mantle can also cause the crust to shift, resulting in an earthquake. It is important to note that construction issues and building irregularities can contribute to the damage caused by earthquakes, but they are not the primary cause.