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Category: Tectonics
Level: Grade 8
Author: vpeglar
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Grade 8 Tectonics

Place the following events in a hypothetical order that could explain the origin of an earthquake. Label the first event with letter "A".
__ Subducting plates cause faults. A. D
__ Jerks along the fault create an earthquake. B. A
__ Rocks along the fault suddenly fracture. C. B
__ One plate subducts beneath the other. D. E
__ Aftershocks are released. E. F
__ A fault locks up and builds up stress. F. C