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joblessjake

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Using the map provided, locate three continental plates and three oceanic plates. Match the correct label with the correct plate.
 
  A) Oceanic Plate
  B) Continental Plate
 
  1) Pacific Plate
  2) North American Plate
  3) Nazca Plate
  4) Philippine Plate
  5) Eurasian Plate
  6) African Plate

Question 2

There is an expression in American society that it would only take one good earthquake and the state of California would sink into the ocean. Using what you know about plate boundaries, evaluate this statement.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Loise Hard

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answers: 1) A 2) B 3) A 4) A 5) B 6) B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The largest plate boundary in California is a transform boundary, which primarily moves horizontally, not vertically.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
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