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Question
The movement of the earth’s plates causes
Options
cyclones
lightning
earthquake
thunderstorms
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Solution
earthquake
Explanation:
When the earth’s plates brush past one another or undergo collision, causes earthquake. An earthquake can cause huge damage to buildings, dams, etc.
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