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What type of fault is the San Andreas Fault?
What type of fault is the San Andreas Fault?
- Reverse fault
- Normal fault
- Right-lateral strike-slip transform fault (correct)
- Left-lateral strike-slip transform fault
Where does the San Andreas Fault terminate in the north?
Where does the San Andreas Fault terminate in the north?
- Near Los Angeles, California
- Near Sacramento, California
- Near Eureka, California at the Mendocino Triple Junction (correct)
- Offshore near San Francisco, California
What is the average slip rate along the entire San Andreas Fault?
What is the average slip rate along the entire San Andreas Fault?
- 20 to 35 mm (0.79 to 1.38 in) per year (correct)
- 100 to 150 mm (3.94 to 5.91 in) per year
- 50 to 70 mm (1.97 to 2.76 in) per year
- 5 to 10 mm (0.20 to 0.39 in) per year
In which region does the plate motion change from right-lateral to divergent along the San Andreas Fault?
In which region does the plate motion change from right-lateral to divergent along the San Andreas Fault?
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How many main segments has the San Andreas Fault been traditionally classified into for scientific purposes?
How many main segments has the San Andreas Fault been traditionally classified into for scientific purposes?
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