Question

Tectonic plates can move in opposite but parallel directions along a fracture or fault at a boundary called a ____. a. transform fault b. mantle fault c. subduction zone d. convergent plate boundary e. divergent plate boundary

Answer 1

Answer:

a. transform fault

Explanation:

Tectonic plates can move in opposite but parallel directions along a fracture or fault at a boundary called a transform fault. Transform fault occurs when two tectonic plates move past each other. This type of fault leads to earthquakes, an example is the San Andreas fault.