Why are earthquakes common along the San Andreas fault?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Two plates slide past each other at a conservative margin
- Step 1: The Pacific and North American plates move in the same direction at different speeds. Step 2. Stress builds up and is released. Answer: Two plates slide past each other at a conservative margin. Why not the others: The other margins do not apply.
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