________ plate boundaries have the largest magnitude earthquakes.
A)Divergent and transform
B)Transform and convergent
C)Divergent and convergent
D)All plate boundaries have large magnitude earthquakes.

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Transform boundaries, such as the infamous San Andreas fault in California, have the potential to produce large magnitude earthquakes due to the sliding motion between two plates. Convergent boundaries, where two plates are colliding, can also create large magnitude earthquakes as one plate is forced beneath the other in a process called subduction. The resulting movement and release of energy cause seismic activity. While divergent boundaries can also create earthquakes, they are typically smaller in magnitude compared to the other two types of plate boundaries. Therefore, option D is incorrect.

________ Plate Boundaries Have the Largest Magnitude Earthquakes