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What are the different types of plate tectonic boundaries?

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1. Divergent Boundary: This type of boundary occurs when two plates move away from each other and can be seen as mountains, rift valleys, and mid-ocean ridges.

2. Convergent Boundary: This is when two plates move towards each other, causing one plate to be subducted below the other. This type of boundary can create an oceanic trench, volcanic activity and mountain building.

3. Transform Boundary: This type of boundary occurs when two plates move past each other in a horizontal fashion. This type of plate boundary can create earthquakes.

4. Hotspot Boundary: This type of boundary occurs when a stationary hot spot of magma creates a volcanic area in the middle of a plate. As the plate moves, the volcanic area is left behind, creating a chain of islands.

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