Practice - Transform Boundaries
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Practice Questions
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What do we call the boundaries where tectonic plates slide horizontally past each other?
💡 Hint: Think of how they interact without colliding or separating.
Name one famous transform fault.
💡 Hint: It's located in California.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is a characteristic of transform boundaries?
💡 Hint: Think about their movement.
True or False: Earthquakes are only caused by transform boundaries.
💡 Hint: Consider all plate boundaries.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider an area along a transform boundary. If the average rate of plate movement is known to be 5 cm per year, calculate the time it would take for the plates to shift by 100 meters. Show your calculations.
💡 Hint: Keep track of unit conversions!
Evaluate the effects of earthquake preparedness measures in areas near transform boundaries. How might these measures mitigate risk and impact the community?
💡 Hint: Think about safety protocols and infrastructure!
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