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Plate Tectonics

Question 8 • Environmental Science (2025-2026)

How does a convergent boundary differ from a divergent boundary?

Answer
A
A convergent boundary is where plates come together and a divergent boundary is where they move apart from each other.
B
A convergent boundary is where plates move apart from each other and a divergent boundary is where they come together.
C
A convergent boundary is where plates slide past each other and a divergent boundary is where plates come together.
D
There is no difference between a convergent and a divergent boundary.

Explanation

At a convergent boundary, tectonic plates move toward one another and come together. At a divergent boundary, plates move away from one another. So choice A correctly describes the difference; choice B reverses the two definitions.

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