Transform Boundaries


 
 
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Transform Boundaries

Transform Boundaries : - A transform boundary is where two plates are sliding parallel to each other but in opposite directions relative to one another. The plates usually move very slowly past each other but then suddenly slip quickly. When this happens, there is an earthquake. Whether on land or under the ocean, a transform boundary usually has fold mountains along its length. There are also many cracks in the rock, and called fault lines. Fault lines usually do not form one continuous crack in the crust along the plate boundary. Instead there are many cracks parallel to each other. Transform boundaries are not constructive or destructive boundaries because they do not make new crust or destroy crust. They can destroy buildings and can buckle crust. They can destroy no rock is destroyed and none is created.

The San Andreas Fault in California (USA) is a transform boundary. 

The is where the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate move past each other. The cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco are built near the fault line. This fault has moved in the past and has caused massive of San Francisco was destroyed.

Another transform fault runs right through New Zealand. Meeting at this fault are the Australian Plate (moving north-east) and the Pacific Plate (moving south-west). Movement of this transform boundary created the mountains of the South Island of New Zealand. 

                                  

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Question : 1

The San Andreas Fault in California(USA) is an example of ___________________.

Right Option : A
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Question : 2

Alpine fault is formed by the movement of which two plates ?

Right Option : D
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Question : 3

Fault lines are formed during which type of boundary movement ?

Right Option : A
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