Questions and Answers
What primarily characterizes a transform fault boundary?
What is another name for a transform fault boundary?
What geological feature can result from movements along a transform fault boundary?
Which of the following is an example of a transform fault?
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What occurs to rocks at a transform fault boundary as plates slide past each other?
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Study Notes
Transform Fault Boundary
- Formed by the lateral sliding of two tectonic plates past one another.
- Also referred to as a strike-slip fault.
- Interaction between plates causes the rocks along the boundary to fracture and break apart.
- The movement creates structures such as undersea canyons or linear fault valleys.
- The San Andreas Fault in California is a prominent example of a transform fault boundary.
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Test your knowledge on transform fault boundaries and their characteristics. This quiz covers concepts like strike-slip faults, the formation of undersea canyons, and examples like the San Andreas Fault. Get ready to explore the fascinating world of plate tectonics!
