geography MCQ #7490

What type of plate boundary causes earthquakes but not volcanic activity along its length?

geography MCQ #7490

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What type of plate boundary causes earthquakes but not volcanic activity along its length?

    • A) Divergent boundary
    • B) Convergent boundary
    • C) Transform boundary
    • D) Subduction zone

    Answer: Transform boundary

    Explanation: Transform (conservative) boundaries occur where two plates slide horizontally past each other, generating frequent and powerful earthquakes but generally no volcanic activity. The San Andreas Fault in California is a classic example, where the Pacific and North American plates grind past each other.