Questions and Answers
What is a transform fault boundary?
A transform fault boundary is formed when two tectonic plates slide past each other.
What is another name for a transform fault boundary?
What happens to rocks at a transform fault boundary?
Rocks split into pieces as the plates slip past each other.
What is an example of a transform fault?
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A transform fault boundary can create an undersea ______ or linear fault valley.
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Transform fault boundaries can only occur on land.
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Study Notes
Transform Fault Boundary
- Formed when two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.
- Also referred to as a strike-slip fault.
- Results in rocks along the boundary breaking apart as plates move.
- Creation of cracks leads to the formation of undersea canyons or linear fault valleys.
- The San Andreas Fault is a prominent example of a transform fault boundary.
Visual Representation
- Image illustrates two tectonic plates with different shades of brown demonstrating movement.
- A crack, indicative of the fault, is visible where the plates are in contact.
- Arrows in the image indicate direction of plate movement; the top plate shifts left while the bottom plate shifts right.
- Illustrates how the horizontal movement of tectonic plates results in geological features like faults and valleys.
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Test your knowledge on transform fault boundaries and their characteristics. Understand how tectonic plates slide past each other and the geological features they create. Learn about real-world examples, like the San Andreas Fault, and its implications.
