Question

what forms when the earths plates slide past each other?

an ocean mountain
a volcano
a glacier
an earthquake

Explanation:

• An ocean mountain (seamount) is formed by volcanic activity at divergent boundaries (plates moving apart), not sliding past.
• A volcano is formed mainly at convergent or divergent boundaries due to magma rising, not from plates sliding past.
• A glacier is formed by accumulation of snow over time, unrelated to plate movement.
• When Earth’s plates slide past each other (transform boundaries), the friction and stress release cause an earthquake.

Answer:

D. an earthquake