Practice Transform Boundaries - 22.4.3 | 22. Tectonic Plate Theory | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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22.4.3 - Transform Boundaries

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What happens at transform boundaries?

💡 Hint: Think of how two cars might pass each other on a narrow road.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of a transform boundary.

💡 Hint: Remember, it’s in California!

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Question 1

What type of fault is associated with transform boundaries?

Normal Fault
Strike-Slip Fault
Thrust Fault

💡 Hint: Think about sideways movement.

Question 2

True or False: All earthquakes at transform boundaries are deep.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the definition of shallow earthquakes.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the potential socio-economic impacts of a major earthquake along a transform boundary like the San Andreas Fault.

💡 Hint: Consider factors such as infrastructure, population density, and emergency response capabilities.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a research study that aims to better predict the occurrence of earthquakes at transform boundaries.

💡 Hint: Think about the technologies available for real-time earthquake tracking.

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