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← GeographyWhich outcome results from crustal stress near transform boundaries?
A)Episodic stress build-up until rupture✓
B)Continuous, gradual mantle convection increase
C)Uniform rock deformation in all areas
D)Reduced frequency of shallow seismic events
💡 Explanation
Seismic activity increases near transform boundaries because frictional resistance prevents continuous sliding thereby the stick-slip mechanism causes episodic stress build-up and sudden release as earthquakes rather than steady-state creep, therefore episodic stress and slip; not continuous mantle convection.
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