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A: The statement is true

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A: The theory of plate tectonics explains how the upper part of the upper mantle and crust of the…

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A: Weathering is the process by which bigger rocks are broken down into smaller pieces to form…

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A: An earthquake is an abrupt and powerful shaking of the Earth's surface brought on by the release of…

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A: Fractured granite stands out as the better reservoir for hydrocarbon storage among the given options…

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