Fracture zones are seismically inactive areas that show evidence of past transform fault activity. Indicate whether the statement is true or false


ANS: T
The outward segments of fracture zones move in the same direction. Transform faults are where the
activity occurs. Information can be found in the section The Topography of Deep-Ocean Basins Differs
from That of the Continental Margins

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