At a transform plate boundary (shown below),two opposed plates ____________.

A)move toward one another
B)move away from one another
C)slide past one another

Question

At a transform plate boundary (shown below),two opposed plates ____________.

A)move toward one another 
B)move away from one another 
C)slide past one another

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

At a transform plate boundary, two plates slide past each other horizontally in opposite directions, with no vertical movement or collision. This results in strain and stress buildup, causing earthquakes and the creation of faults. The most well-known example of a transform plate boundary is the San Andreas Fault in California.

At a Transform Plate Boundary (Shown Below),two Opposed Plates ____________