Plate Boundary Creation

What is a transform plate boundary?

• A transform plate boundary is where two plates collide and form mountains.

• A transform plate boundary is where two plates move away from each other and create a gap.

• A transform plate boundary is where two plates slide past each other horizontally.

• A transform plate boundary is where two plates converge and form a subduction zone.

What type of plate movement occurs at a transform plate boundary?

• Transform

• Divergent

• Convergent

• Subduction

What natural disaster occurs because of transform boundaries?

• tsunami

• hurricanes

• tornado

• earthquakes

Where are transform boundaries located?

• rivers

• the seafloor

• above ocean

• seafood

What is the primary cause of earthquakes at transform plate boundaries?

• Colliding of tectonic plates

• Sliding of tectonic plates past each other

• Volcanic activity

• Erosion of the Earth's crust

What is the direction of plate movement at a transform plate boundary?

• Vertical, towards each other

• Horizontal, in the same direction

• Horizontal, in opposite directions

• No movement

Give an example of a well-known transform plate boundary.

• The Himalayas in Asia is a well-known example of a transform plate boundary.

• The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is a well-known example of a transform plate boundary.

• The San Andreas Fault in California is a well-known example of a transform plate boundary.

• The Amazon Rainforest in South America is a well-known example of a transform plate boundary.