Question

In geology, the term "transform fault potential" denotes the extent to which one tectonic plate could be moved along a major transform fault line, such as California’s San Andreas, by an instantaneous strain release, commonly known as an earthquake.
(A) the extent to which one tectonic plate could be moved
(B) the extent to which one tectonic plate could move
(C) the extent that one tectonic plate could be moved
(D) the extent of one tectonic plate moving
(E) the extent of the movement of one tectonic plate

Answer 1

Answer:

(A) the extent to which one tectonic plate could be moved

Explanation:

• The transform fault is a zone where the two plates slide past one another and thus the result in the displacement of the large landmass. Due to the presence of the earthquakes and the formation of thin valleys and the splitting of the river beds such as in the San Andreas fault.

• And the transform fault potential is the potential that the tectonic plates can e be moved to the extent that the earthquakes can occur. The transform fault is found in the oceanic basin and is offset by the mid-oceanic ridges.

• Thus they form an interactive zone of the dextral zone of the plate movements.