Using the map provided, rank the following cities in order of earthquake risk from high risk to low risk:

Little Rock, AR
Miami, FL
San Francisco, CA
New Orleans, LA
Responses
A New Orleans, LA, Little Rock, AR, Miami, FL, San Francisco, CANew Orleans, LA, Little Rock, AR, Miami, FL, San Francisco, CA
B Miami, FL, San Francisco, CA, New Orleans, LA, Little Rock, ARMiami, FL, San Francisco, CA, New Orleans, LA, Little Rock, AR
C San Francisco, CA, Little Rock, AR, Miami, FL, New Orleans, LASan Francisco, CA, Little Rock, AR, Miami, FL, New Orleans, LA
D San Francisco, CA, Little Rock, AR, New Orleans, LA, Miami, FL

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The correct ranking of the cities in order of earthquake risk from high risk to low risk is:

C: San Francisco, CA; Little Rock, AR; Miami, FL; New Orleans, LA

San Francisco is known for its high earthquake risk due to its proximity to major fault lines. Little Rock has some risk, but it is generally lower than San Francisco. Miami and New Orleans have very low earthquake risks, with Miami being particularly low due to its geological characteristics.