When two continental plates slide next to each other, it is called
A) plate divergence.
B) plate convergence.
C) transform plate margins.
D) plate slip.
E) transform collision margin.

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When two continental plates slide next to each other, it is called a transform plate boundary or a transform plate margin. This is because there is no creation or destruction of lithosphere, but rather a lateral movement along the boundary. Therefore, the correct choice is C - transform plate margins.

When Two Continental Plates Slide Next to Each Other, It