Question

The San Andreas fault is at the boundary between two tectonic plates. Earthquakes occur frequently along the fault as the plates slide past one another. The map below shows data on the intensity and location of earthquakes in California and Nevada during a one week period.
Image courtesy USGS
Which conclusion is supported by the data on the map?
A.
The most intense earthquake during the week was in California.
B.
More earthquakes were felt in Nevada than in California.
C.
Earthquakes along the fault were more frequent in the south than in the north.​

Answer 1

Answer:

c.

earthquakes along the fault were more frequent in the south than in the north