San Andreas Fault Quiz

What is the San Andreas Fault?

• A scar on the landscape caused by volcanic activity

• A river that flows through California

• A fault line responsible for earthquakes

• A desert in southern California

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How long is the San Andreas Fault?

• 100 miles

• 500 miles

• 800 miles

• 1000 miles

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What is the potential impact of a major earthquake on the San Andreas Fault?

• Thousands of deaths and billions of dollars of damage

• Minor injuries and minimal damage

• No significant impact

• Unknown

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When did the great San Francisco earthquake of 1906 occur?

• Monday morning

• Wednesday just before dawn

• Friday afternoon

• Sunday evening

How long did the ground shake during the 1906 earthquake?

• 10 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 45 seconds

• 1 minute

How many buildings were destroyed in the 1906 earthquake?

• 1,000

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 28,000

What did early explorers and Native American myths believe caused earthquakes?

• Explosions under the ground

• Clashing of tectonic plates

• Volcanic eruptions

• Mysterious spirits

What is the San Andreas Fault made of?

• Solid rock

• Sand and soil

• Different types of rock

• Volcanic ash

How fast are the landmasses on either side of the San Andreas Fault moving past each other?

• 1 inch per year

• 1 foot per year

• 1 mile per year

• 10 miles per year

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Which town along the San Andreas Fault has never experienced an earthquake?

• San Francisco

• Los Angeles

• Hollister

• San Diego