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what type of fault occurs when plates move past each other in opposite …

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what type of fault occurs when plates move past each other in opposite directions? transform fault reverse fault strike - slip fault normal fault

Explanation:

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Transform faults and strike - slip faults occur when plates move past each other in opposite directions. A transform fault is a specific type of strike - slip fault that occurs along plate boundaries. Reverse faults involve one block being pushed up over another, and normal faults involve one block dropping down relative to another.

Answer:

A. transform fault, C. strike - slip fault