Do fracture zones near transform boundaries play a role in plate motion?

a) Yes; fracture zones mark areas where plates are moving toward each other.
b) No; fracture zones play no role in plate motion.
c) Yes; fracture zones mark areas where plates are moving away from each other.
d) Yes; fracture zones mark areas where plates are moving past each other.


b) No; fracture zones play no role in plate motion.

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