Practice Transform Boundaries (22.4.3) - Tectonic Plate Theory - Earthquake Engineering

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Question 1.
What happens at transform boundaries?
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Think of how two cars might pass each other on a narrow road.
Question 2.
Give an example of a transform boundary.
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Remember, it’s in California!
3Question 3.
What type of fault is associated with transform boundaries?
- Normal Fault
- Strike-Slip Fault
- Thrust Fault
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Think about sideways movement.
4Question 4.
True or False: All earthquakes at transform boundaries are deep.
- True
- False
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Remember the definition of shallow earthquakes.
Question 5.
Evaluate the potential socio-economic impacts of a major earthquake along a transform boundary like the San Andreas Fault.
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Consider factors such as infrastructure, population density, and emergency response capabilities.
Question 6.
Propose a research study that aims to better predict the occurrence of earthquakes at transform boundaries.
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Think about the technologies available for real-time earthquake tracking.

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