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geodog55

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Earthquakes are most likely to occur near
 
  A) continental shields.
  B) areas of volcanic activity in the interior of continents.
  C) areas where two tectonic plates meet.
  D) heavily populated areas.

Question 2

The San Andreas Fault, where two plates slide past one another, is a famous example of what kind of plate boundary?
 
  A) divergent
  B) convergent
  C) transform
  D) vertical


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ryansturges

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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