Question 13
The sentences A–E describe how an earthquake happens. The sentences are in the wrong order. Complete the boxes to show the correct order. One has been done for you.
A. Stress builds up.
B. Sometimes, the plates get stuck. They still try to move, but the friction between them stops them.
C. The Earth’s tectonic plates slide past each other.
D. This causes vibrations called shock waves or seismic waves. The waves make the ground shake.
E. When the plates suddenly give way, portions of the rocks break. This releases huge amounts of energy.
Order: C → ___ → ___ → ___ → ___.
A. Stress builds up.
B. Sometimes, the plates get stuck. They still try to move, but the friction between them stops them.
C. The Earth’s tectonic plates slide past each other.
D. This causes vibrations called shock waves or seismic waves. The waves make the ground shake.
E. When the plates suddenly give way, portions of the rocks break. This releases huge amounts of energy.
Order: C → ___ → ___ → ___ → ___.
