Lithosphere Plates Move in Opposite Directions Past Each Other at Regions

question 58

Multiple Choice

Lithosphere plates move in opposite directions past each other at regions known as:

• A) divergent plate boundaries.
• B) convergent plate boundaries.
• C) escarpments.
• D) transform faults.
• E) hydrothermal vents.

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