Multiple choice general knowledge

Which fault causes California earthquakes?

  1. Alpine fault

  2. Great Glen fault

  3. Hope fault

  4. San Andreas Fault
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Explanation

The San Andreas Fault is a major transform fault boundary running through California that is responsible for many earthquakes in the region. The Alpine fault is in New Zealand, Great Glen fault is in Scotland, and Hope fault is also in New Zealand. California's seismic activity is dominated by the San Andreas system.

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