Use the paragraph to answer the question.
You may not think earthquakes and volcanoes can go together, but they are unlikely friends, creating sensations under the earth's surface. Most earthquakes occur becaus of the movement of tectonic plates previously described. Sometimes earthquakes happen below a volcano. This happens because magma, which is hot molten rock beneath the earth's surface, pushes on rock until it breaks the rock and seeps into it.
Then, the magma builds more pressure until it leaks more magma into the crack. Little earthquakes happen each time the rock breaks and lets in more magma. These little earthquakes are too small to feel. They are called harmonic tremors, perhaps because their constant release of energy, like one long song played underground.
What does the analogy "they are called harmonic tremors, perhaps because of their constan release of energy, like one long song played underground" from the paragraph mean?
(1 point)
LESSON
FEEDBACK
• The same amount of energy is released by music and small earthquakes.
• The tremors from small earthquakes follow unpredictable patterns, unlike
musical meter.
• When little earthquakes occur, they make sounds similar to music.
• Much like background music, little earthquakes tremor underground without
much notice.
When the paragraph says "they are called harmonic tremors, perhaps because of their constant release of energy, like one long song played underground," it means that the little earthquakes, known as harmonic tremors, continuously release energy in a pattern similar to a long song playing underground. So, the analogy implies that the tremors from small earthquakes are like a constant, steady release of energy, similar to background music that is not noticed much.
What is the most likely purpose for writing an explanatory article in third-person point of view that includes many facts and details about a topic? (1 point)
• to persuade
• to entertain the reader
O to inform
• to express an opinion