Science Class 5 Calamities

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What is the primary cause of an earthquake?

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A Heavy rainfall
B Movement of tectonic plates
C Strong winds
D High atmospheric pressure

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Answer: B. Movement of tectonic plates

Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates underneath the Earth's surface shift, collide, or slide past each other. This movement releases energy in the form of seismic waves that shake the ground.

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