Transform Boundaries

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Which type of plate boundaries are also known as transform faults?

  • Divergent boundaries
  • Transform boundaries (correct)
  • Convergent boundaries
  • Subduction boundaries

What type of movement occurs along transform boundaries?

  • Horizontal movement (correct)
  • No movement
  • Circular movement
  • Vertical movement

What geological events can be caused by the movement along transform boundaries?

  • Oceanic crust formation
  • Earthquakes (correct)
  • Volcanic eruptions
  • Mountain formation

What are some landforms that can be formed during the process of orogeny?

<p>Thrust faults, fold and thrust belts, and deeply folded rock layers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall process referred to as when mountains are formed?

<p>Orogeny.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does orogeny include?

<p>The formation of various landforms like thrust faults, fold and thrust belts, and deeply folded rock layers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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