The San Andreas Fault:
A) is a continental transform fault.
B) is an oceanic transform fault.
C) is associated with deep focus earthquakes.
D) lies next to the Mendocino Fracture Zone.
E) is located in the Juan de Fuca Plate.

Question

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The San Andreas Fault is a continental transform fault.

Answer: D
 The Mendocino Fracture Zone is located off the coast of California, but it is not directly associated with the San Andreas Fault.

Answer: E
 The Juan de Fuca Plate is located off the coast of the Pacific Northwest and is not directly associated with the San Andreas Fault.

Therefore, only choice A is correct.