Question

which statement describes transform boundaries?
rift valleys are formed.
mountains are created.
faults form in the lithosphere.
plates move toward each other.

Explanation:

To determine the correct statement about transform boundaries:

• Rift valleys form at divergent boundaries (plates moving apart), so the first option is incorrect.
• Mountains are created at convergent boundaries (plates colliding), so the second option is incorrect.
• Transform boundaries involve plates sliding past each other horizontally, which causes faults (cracks) in the lithosphere (the rigid outer layer of the Earth). So "Faults form in the lithosphere" matches transform boundary behavior.
• Plates moving toward each other is convergent boundaries, so the fourth option is incorrect.

Answer:

C. Faults form in the lithosphere (assuming the options are labeled A - D as A. Rift valleys are formed, B. Mountains are created, C. Faults form in the lithosphere, D. Plates move toward each other)