Many oil-rich nations of the Middle East must import fresh water. Which of the following statements best describes this situation? A.
Oil below Earth's surface absorbs precious water supplies.
B.
Not all natural resources exist in the same quantities in all places.
C.
The lack of rain helps oil develop faster deep below Earth's surface.
D.
Most nations in the Middle East waste water.

true. earthquakes are felt whenever there is a slip around a fault in the rocks below the earth. this reorientation of faults create sesmic waves and is known as earthquake, the severity of which is measured in richter scale. these are more prominent in hilly regions as the rocks usually form faults to balance the pressures on it.

the correct answer would be true friction causes the faults to slip or collide