Question
The risk of earthquakes is high along the Pacific coast of the United States because:
A.
There have not been any earthquakes in the area lately.
B.
Serious earthquakes are rare east of the Rocky Mountains.
C.
Satellites have detected increasing elevation of the ground surface.
D.
The Pacific and North American plates meet and the Pacific plate is subducted there.
A.
There have not been any earthquakes in the area lately.
B.
Serious earthquakes are rare east of the Rocky Mountains.
C.
Satellites have detected increasing elevation of the ground surface.
D.
The Pacific and North American plates meet and the Pacific plate is subducted there.
Answers
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The correct answer is: **D. The Pacific and North American plates meet and the Pacific plate is subducted there.**
This statement accurately describes the tectonic activity responsible for the high risk of earthquakes along the Pacific coast of the United States, especially in areas like California where these tectonic plates interact.
This statement accurately describes the tectonic activity responsible for the high risk of earthquakes along the Pacific coast of the United States, especially in areas like California where these tectonic plates interact.