Question

At a _____ boundary, plates suddenly slip along their boundary and earthquakes often occur.

A. Divergent
B.transform
C. Convergent

Answer 1

The answer is B. At a transform boundary, the plates are moving parallel to each other and slip along their boundary.

Answer 2

B. Transform

Step-by-step explanation:

Transform boundaries are the place where two tectonic plates meet. It is the site of intense geological activity. Earthquakes originate in the transform boundaries where the two tectonic plates move past each other. The movement is regulated by friction between the plates. If the moving plates overcome the frictional resistance and exhibit sudden movement, there is an earthquake.