Question

The earthquakes experienced in California are related to tectonic plates because these catastrophic events are the result of -

a
two tectonic plates sliding past each other.
b
tectonic plates melting as they slide into the mantle.
c
tectonic plates being weathered over time.
d
two tectonic plates pulling away from each other.

Answer 1

A when two tectonic plates slide past each other.

Explanation: this answer is the most accurate because when two plates slide past each other they make a fault in the earth which creates an earthquake.