Download 2.18 Transform Plate Boundaries

2.18 Transform Plate Boundaries
Ocean 11
Name______________
For each of the following, indicate if the statement is true or false. If the statement is false explain in a
sentence or two why it is false.
1. Transform faults are characterized by shallow rift valleys through which magma erupts.
T or F
2. Plates do not converge or diverge at transform plate boundaries.
T or F
3. The San Andreas Fault is an example of an oceanic transform fault.
T or F
4. Most transform faults occur on continental lithosphere.
T or F
5. A transform plate boundary is located at the Alps in southern Europe.
T or F
6. Volcanism does not generally occur at transform faults and transform plate boundaries. In two to
three sentences explain why this is so.
Using the figure provided to answer the following questions.
7. What is the name of the transform plate boundary
that passes through the state of California?
8. Name the plates that are located on either side of
this transform plate boundary. Describe the
movement of each plate (North, South, East or West).
9. If the distance between San Francisco and Los
Angeles, California is about 600 km. If movement
along the San Andreas Fault is occurring, on average,
at 5.5 cm/year, in how many years will the cities of
San Francisco and Los Angeles be neighbours?