The Direction of Motion Along a Seafloor Transform Fault Is

question 58

Multiple Choice

The direction of motion along a seafloor transform fault is:

• A)associated with turbidity currents.
• B)in the same direction as the plates are spreading.
• C)in the same direction as the ridge offset.
• D)influenced by underwater boundary currents.
• E)perpendicular to the direction of plate movement.

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