What events are most likely to occur as a result of an earthquake?

tornadoes, fire, flooding

volcanos, tornadoes, flooding

destroyed buildings, fire, flooding

destroyed buildings, fire, volcanos

Option (3)

Explanation:

Earthquake often refers to the sudden shaking of the ground surface due to the propagation of seismic waves below the surface of the earth. These waves carry energy from the focus towards the surface. Focus is the point from where an earthquake originates.

An earthquake can cause a tremendous effect on the properties as well as lives, depending upon its magnitude. It leads to the collapsing of buildings and houses. It also causes fire due to the breaking of the electrical lines and tearing of the gas pipelines. High magnitude earthquakes also breaks down the dams that lead to extensive flooding, thereby making the situation more catastrophic. A large number of lives and properties are affected.

Thus, the correct answer is option (3).

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explanation:

c. earths continental crust is thicker than its lithosphere.

because, the lithosphere is the outermost layer of the earth/ 100 km thick and is defined by its machanical properties.the lithosphere contains oceanic and continental crust that varies in age and thickness across locations and geologic time. the lithosphere is the coolest layer of the earth in terms of temperature. the term lithosphere should not be confused with the use of "geosphere" which is used to indicate all of earth systems, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere   and biosphere. the surface of the earth can be divided into the continental crust and the oceanic crust.   the continental crust is made mostly of granite while the oceanic crust is made of basalt. the average thickness of the continental crust is 25 miles and the average thickness of the oceanic crust is 5 miles.   three types of rock, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, make up the surface of the earth. that's why 3 option is preferable.