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Two tectonic plates of different densities collide. Which of the following could form at the plate boundary?

island

mid-ocean ridge

rift valley

trench

volcano

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User Artless
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trench could form at the plate boundary
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User El Ninho
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Answer:

The correct answer is trench and volcano.

Step-by-step explanation:

When two tectonic plates with distinct densities come into contact with each other because of the convection currents, which are generated by the heat inside the asthenosphere, a convergent plate boundary gets produced. The deep trenches are generally produced when one of the plates slides underneath each other, a procedure known as subduction. The plate that is underneath will move under the mantle, and there will be a discharging of fluids from the rock that will somewhat melt the mantle. The elevation of molten rock takes place and may erupt violently to generate volcanoes.

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