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Mapping the Planet — Quiz

Question 2 • Earth and Space Science

What tectonic process is occurring along the San Andreas Fault?

Answer
A
horizontal sliding of two plates past one another
B
subduction of the Pacific Plate under the North American Plate
C
collision forming mountain ranges
D
divergence forming a mid-ocean ridge

Explanation

The San Andreas Fault is a transform boundary, where two tectonic plates slide horizontally past each other. The Pacific Plate and North American Plate move alongside one another there, rather than one sinking beneath the other or pulling apart.

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