What do waves have to do with earthquakes? Earthquakes are caused when the ground shakes due to the release of energy. This energy is called a seismic wave. Seismic waves are similar to ocean waves, except they move through the ground instead of the water.

Which graphic would best support the central idea of this passage?

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a chart showing how much it costs to repair earthquake damage
a chart showing how much it costs to repair earthquake damage

a map of the location of earthquakes around the world
a map of the location of earthquakes around the world

a diagram showing energy moving through the ground
a diagram showing energy moving through the ground

a photograph of a wave crashing in the ocean

The graphic that best supports the central idea of this passage is a diagram showing energy moving through the ground.

The best graphic to support the central idea of this passage would be:

a diagram showing energy moving through the ground.

The graphic that would best support the central idea of this passage is:

- a diagram showing energy moving through the ground.

This graphic would visually represent the concept of seismic waves, which are mentioned in the passage as the energy that moves through the ground during an earthquake. A diagram showing energy moving through the ground would help to illustrate the comparison made between seismic waves and ocean waves, showing how the energy travels through the ground just like waves move through water.