In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Earth...

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in
each blank.
Earthquake is the (1)_________ breaking and displacement of substantial portions of the earth's outer rocky crust. During an
earthquake, rock disturbances can cause rivers to change their flow. Landslides (2)__________ by earthquakes can cause significant
destruction and loss of life. Tsunamis are a (3)_________ of damaging waves caused by large earthquakes that occur under the
ocean. Earthquakes rarely directly kill anyone. Many (4)__________ and injuries are caused by falling debris and the fall of structures.
The (5)_________ of an earthquake relies on how much and how far rock cracks and shifts.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1 in the passage about earthquakes.