Question

1. which statement best describes the effect of earthquakes on the planet? a earthquakes only affect certain landforms on earth. b earthquakes can create mountains and trenches. c earthquakes are less devastating when they are high on the richter scale. d earthquakes happen more often away from fault lines.

Explanation:

Earthquakes occur due to the movement of tectonic plates along fault - lines. They can cause significant geological changes such as the creation of mountains and trenches through the uplift or subsidence of land. Earthquakes affect more than just certain landforms, are more devastating at higher Richter scale values, and occur mainly along fault - lines.

Answer:

B. Earthquakes can create mountains and trenches.