Transform Faults Quiz

What is a unique feature of transform faults compared to typical strike-slip faults?

• They occur between blocks of rock.

• They occur between sections of tectonic plates.

• They always move in opposing directions.

• They move up and down.

What causes the formation of spreading boundaries beneath the ocean floor?

• Erosion of oceanic crust

• Tidal forces

• Convection currents in the mantle

• Volcanic eruptions

How do transform faults affect the movement of tectonic plates?

• They allow plates to slide past each other.

• They cause plates to collide.

• They cause plates to move vertically.

• They prevent any movement of plates.

What can happen to the length of transform faults over time?

• They can only grow in length.

• They can only decrease in length.

• They always remain constant.

• They can grow, decrease, or remain constant.

What is the overall motion observed at a spreading plate boundary?

• Spreading motion

• Circular motion

• No movement

• Vertical movement