Question

read the passage and look at the picture.
the san andreas fault is at a transform boundary between the pacific plate and the north american plate. the fault, which contains crushed and broken rock, extends through most of southern california and into northern california. when the plates move suddenly, earthquakes can be felt along the san andreas fault.
complete the sentence.
the san andreas fault is the result of the pacific plate and the north american plate
______ each other.
moving away from
moving toward
sliding past

Explanation:

The passage states the San Andreas Fault is a transform boundary. Transform plate boundaries form when tectonic plates slide horizontally past one another, unlike divergent (moving away) or convergent (moving toward) boundaries.

Answer:

sliding past