The continental block shown in this figure has a transform boundary, a reverse fault, and a continental rift. What type of activity could cause an earthquake here?

A. movement of magma near the rift
B. strike-slip faulting
C. reverse faulting
D. normal faulting
E. All of these choices are correct.


Answer: E

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