2. While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
• Earthquakes occur when energy is released from the Earth's crust, causing the ground to shake.
• Fault lines, or fractures in the Earth's crust, are usually the locations where earthquakes occur
. • Seismologists use the Richter scale to measure the magnitude of earthquakes
. • Earthquake preparedness includes securing furniture, having an emergency kit, and knowing evacuation routes.
The student wants to provide a brief overview of earthquakes and their potential impact on human life. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
Option A effectively uses relevant information from the notes by addressing the causes of earthquakes, the measurement of their magnitudes using the Richter scale, and the importance of proper preparedness measures to reduce the impact on human life.