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Arrange the following statements in chronological order in which an earthquake occurs.
- The earth’s surface vibrates.
- The plates suddenly move.
- Due to the movements in the mantle, compression goes on increasing.
- Along the weak points ( faultlines) rocks break apart.
- Stored energy is released in the form of seismic waves.
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Solution
b. The plates suddenly move.
c. Due to the movements in the mantle compression goes on increasing.
d. Along the weak point (faultlines), rocks break apart.
e. Stored energy is released in the form of seismic waves.
a. The earth’s surface vibrates.
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