Which of the following events would most likely produce an earthquake? A.
During thunderstorms, lightning generates shocks that pass through the Earth’s crust.
B.
During flooding, water exerts pressure on the land, causing wide cracks in the ground.
C.
At transform plate boundaries, tectonic plates rub against each other with great force.
D.
Along mountain slopes, heavy rocks fall, creating shocks that travel through the land.

the speed increase from w to x due to increased gravity force

the speed decreases from x to y due to decrease in gravity

humans can cause extinction of a species through overharvesting, pollution, habitat destruction, introduction of invasive species (such as new predators and food competitors), overhunting, and other influences. explosive, unsustainable human population growth is an essential cause of the extinction crisis.

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