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Geological Engineering · Q52

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 52

Q52

A tectonic plate boundary where plates slide past each other is known as a:

A.
Divergent boundary
B.
Transform boundary
Answer
C.
Convergent boundary
D.
Subduction zone

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Transform boundary is where tectonic plates slide horizontally past each other, often causing earthquakes.The San Andreas Fault is a well-known example.