Which statement best explains what happens during an earthquake? A. a tsunami causes rock to break underground
B. a volcanic eruption causes tectonic plates to shift underground
C. potential energy stored in rock underground is released as kinetic energy
D. tectonic plates slowly bend underground

The answer is C.

Explanation:

The rocks are grinding up against each other and when the pressure breaks, the plates move causing the earthquake.

A:a tsunami causes rock to break underground

the answer is:

c. islam and christianity

explanation:

islam and christianity are widely practiced in africa. islam is practiced due to its spread from the middle east into africa, and christianity is practiced due to the colonization of africa by the british empire.

b. 20: 5

explanation:

20% of the worlds population lives in southwest asia, and less than 5% of the world's

land area.