The most common type of transform faults offset oceanic ____.
A) abyssal plains
B) microcontinents
C) continental shelves
D) trenches
E) ridge crests

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Transform faults are found on divergent plate boundaries where two plates move past each other horizontally. These boundaries are often found at mid-ocean ridges where new oceanic crust is created as plates move away from each other. Therefore, the most common type of transform faults offset oceanic ridge crests.

The Most Common Type of Transform Faults Offset Oceanic ____