The motion between the two sides of a transform fault is greatest
A) outside the adjacent ridge axes.
B) north of the adjacent ridge axes.
C) between the adjacent ridge axes.
D) south of the adjacent ridge axes.
E) east or west of the adjacent ridge axes.

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The greatest motion between the two sides of a transform fault occurs between the adjacent ridge axes because it is at that point where the plates are sliding past each other horizontally. Outside of the ridge axis, the motion decreases as the plates move away from the center of the transform fault. Therefore, options A, B, D, and E are incorrect.

The Motion Between the Two Sides of a Transform Fault