Exam Integrated-Physical-Sciences Topic 1 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for WGU's Integrated-Physical-Sciences exam
Question #: 16
Topic #: 1
Which location has high risk of earthquakes but low risk of volcanic activity?

Suggested Answer: B Vote an answer

Location B on the map corresponds to a region along the San Andreas Fault in California, which is a transform plate boundary. At transform boundaries, plates slide past each other horizontally. This movement can cause significant stress accumulation and release in the form of earthquakes. However, this type of boundary does not typically produce volcanic activity, which is more common at divergent and convergent boundaries.
Therefore, location B has a high risk of earthquakes but a low risk of volcanic activity.
References:
* Integrated Physical Sciences resources on tectonic plate boundaries.
* Studies on the San Andreas Fault and seismic activity.

by Maurice at Oct 15, 2026, 09:10 PM

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