Which of the following statements are true?

(i) Earthquakes occur anytime all over the world.

(ii) The plates of the outermost layer of the earth are always in continuous motion.

(iii) Tremors on the earth can also be caused by the eruption of a volcano.

(iv) The process of electric discharge cannot occur between clouds and the earth.

(v) Bathing outdoors should be avoided during thunderstorms.

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(i), (ii), (iii) and (v)

(i), (ii), (iv)

(iii), (iv) and (v)

(i), (iv), (v)

answer is A.

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It is not possible to predict the occurrence of an earthquake and its location. It can happen anytime all over the world. The tectonic plates of the earth are always in continuous motion. Tremors are nothing but the slight movement of the earth, they can be caused due to a volcano also. As the human body is a conductor of electricity, bathing outdoors should be avoided during thunderstorms. Thus, (i), (ii), (iii) and (v) are correct.

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