Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-seafloor spreading
A)transform fault
B)spreading center
C)subduction zone

Question

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Spreading center refers to a divergent boundary where seafloor spreading occurs as plates move away from each other.

Answer: A
 Transform fault refers to a boundary where tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, such as at the San Andreas Fault in California.

Answer: C
 Subduction zone refers to a convergent boundary where one plate is forced beneath another into the mantle, leading to volcanic activity and earthquakes.

Match the Term with the Appropriate Phrase