The region of the United States that is relatively more earthquake prone is the
A)eastern United States.
B)western United States.
C)northern United States.
D)southern United States.
E)none of the above.

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The western United States is relatively more earthquake-prone as it sits on several active tectonic plate boundaries, including the San Andreas Fault in California. The other regions listed do not have as many active faults and are less prone to earthquakes.

The Region of the United States That Is Relatively More