Tectonic Plates Can Move in Opposite but Parallel Directions Along

question 46

Multiple Choice

Tectonic plates can move in opposite but parallel directions along a fracture or fault at a boundary called a ____.

• A) divergent plate boundary
• B) convergent plate boundary
• C) subduction zone
• D) mantle fault
• E) transform fault

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