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?


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

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is incorrect regarding tundra climates?

A) Spruce, fir and larch trees survive in this climate zone. B) There is no true summer in this region. C) Summer temperatures are never higher than 10°C (50°F). D) The land is under continuous snow cover from 8 to 10 months.

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