GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

TECTONICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
There are three types of plate boundaries. Which choice is NOT a type of plate boundary?
A
convergent
B
thrust
C
divergent
D
transform
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Movement in narrow zones along plate boundaries causes most earthquakes. Most seismic activity occurs at three types of plate boundaries-divergent, convergent, and transform.

Detailed explanation-2: -(b) Subduction zone is not a type of plate boundary.

Detailed explanation-3: -Deep ocean trenches, volcanoes, island arcs, submarine mountain ranges, and fault lines are examples of features that can form along plate tectonic boundaries.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are three types of plate boundaries. They are defined based on how the plates move relative to each other (i.e., collide with, move away from, slide past).

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