Which statements describe earthquakes? check all that apply. they release energy. they are caused by forces. they begin at the epicenter. they can lead to massive damage. they result from movement on earth’s surface.

They release energy

They are caused by forces

They can lead to massive damage

I think these are the correct answers let me know if I am correct or not.

The shaking of the Earth's surface, taking place due to the sudden discharge of energy in the lithosphere of the Earth, which leads to formation of seismic waves is known as an earthquake. The earthquakes are generally caused when the rocks present underneath gets break abruptly along a fault.  

This sudden discharge of energy makes the seismic waves resulting in shaking of the ground. When the two plates or the two rocks gets rubbed against each other, they slightly stick with each other. The sliding does not take place smoothly, and after some time, the rocks get dissociate, resulting in an earthquake. The earthquakes can result in massive destruction depending upon its intensity.  

Hence, the correct options are they release energy, they are caused by forces, and they can lead to massive damage.