Question

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What do waves have to do with earthquakes? Earthquakes are caused when the ground shakes due to the release of energy. This energy is called a seismic wave. Seismic waves are similar to ocean waves, except they move through the ground instead of the water.

Which graphic would best support the central idea of this passage?

(1 point)
Responses

a diagram showing energy moving through the ground

a chart showing how much it costs to repair earthquake damage

a map of the location of earthquakes around the world

a photograph of a wave crashing in the ocean

please help !!!

Answer 1

When an earthquake happens, energy shockwaves known as seismic waves are released from the earthquake's focal point. They shake the Earth and transform soft deposits like clay into jelly for a short time (liquefaction). Seismographs are used by seismologists to record how long seismic waves take to travel across different layers of the Earth.

Answer 2

Answer:A photograph of a wave crashing in the ocean

Explanation: it’s a visual depiction of the central idea