Since the San Andreas Fault Started Moving About 29 Million

question 7

Multiple Choice

Since the San Andreas fault started moving about 29 million years ago it has moved a total distance of 560 kilometres. How many centimetres does it move per year on average?

• A) 5.18 cm/yr
• B) 0.518 cm/yr
• C) 0.193 cm/yr
• D) 1.93 cm/yr

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