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What is a Transform Boundary?

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A Transform Boundary is a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

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What happens at a Transform Boundary?

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At a Transform Boundary, tectonic plates move laterally past one another, which can lead to earthquakes.

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Do Transform Boundaries create or destroy crust?

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Transform Boundaries neither create nor destroy crust.

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What is an example of a Transform Boundary?

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The San Andreas Fault in California is a well-known example of a Transform Boundary.

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What geological activity is commonly associated with Transform Boundaries?

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Frequent earthquakes are commonly associated with Transform Boundaries.

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What is a tectonic plate?

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A tectonic plate is a large slab of the Earth's lithosphere that moves over the semi-fluid asthenosphere.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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What is the difference between Transform, Convergent, and Divergent boundaries?

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Transform boundaries involve plates sliding past each other, convergent boundaries involve plates colliding, and divergent boundaries involve plates moving apart.

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What is the role of friction at Transform Boundaries?

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Friction at Transform Boundaries can cause stress to build up, leading to earthquakes when released.

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What is the relationship between Transform Boundaries and earthquakes?

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Transform Boundaries are often sites of significant seismic activity due to the movement of tectonic plates.