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Multiple Choice

BELLRINGER:

What evidence supports the idea that the East African Rift is an example of continental rifting in action?

• Presence of large volcanic mountains like Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya

• Formation of deep ocean trenches

• Absence of any volcanic activity

• Stable and unchanging landforms

Multiple Choice

Why are transform plate boundaries considered critical components in the global system of plate tectonics?

• Because they create new lithosphere

• Because they destroy old lithosphere

• Because they allow plates to slide past each other without creating or destroying lithosphere

• Because they are only found on land

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between active and inactive fracture zones?

• Active fracture zones are located between offset ridge segments and are defined by shallow earthquakes, while inactive extensions extend into the plate interior and do not produce earthquakes.

• Active fracture zones are found only on land, while inactive ones are found in the ocean.

• Inactive fracture zones are responsible for volcanic activity, while active ones are not.

• Active fracture zones are older than inactive ones.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about continental transform faults are correct?

• Most transform boundaries are located within ocean basins.

• The San Andreas Fault is an example of a continental transform fault.

• The Alpine Fault is located in California.

• Continental transform faults can eventually lead to the formation of new islands.

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The Gulf of California separates Baja California from mainland

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of transform boundaries?

• Plates slide horizontally past each other.

• They create new lithosphere.

• They are characterized by shallow earthquakes.

• They often connect other boundary types.