Conservative (transform) plate margins

Question 1

What direction do plates move at Conservative boundaries?

Answer 1

Two plates slides past each other in either the same or opposite directions

Question 2

Is there much Volcanic activity at Conservative plates margins

Answer 2

No

Question 3

give an example of a conservative plate margin

Answer 3

Between the North American plate and the Pacific plate along the San Andreas Fault

Question 4

Describe the process of a conservative plate boundary

Answer 4

-as the plates move, friction occurs and the plates become stuck
-pressure buildup
-when pressure is released, it sends out huge amounts of energy. Earthquake
- Huge transform faults develop
-patterns of parallel faults can be seen

Question 5

Is there much earthquake activity at conservative plate margins?

Answer 5

Yes. Shallow focus
-there are intense earthquakes as plates rub past each other causing friction

Question 6

what features do conservative state margins create?

Answer 6

Fold mountains can be created