Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

The study of earthquakes

Seismology

The option that can be used as a one-word substitute for "the study of earthquakes" is seismology.

• Geology is the study of the Earth, its structure, composition, and history.
• Geography is the study of the Earth's surface, including its physical features, climate, and human geography.
• Topography is the study of the physical features of a region, such as its mountains, valleys, and rivers.
• Seismology is the study of earthquakes and the propagation of seismic waves through the Earth or other planetary bodies.