What are the Different Types of Boundaries?

Use the figures below to answer the questions about Plate Boundaries
NGSS Phenomena: Two plates moving sideways in opposite directions, while pressed up against each other.
NGSS Phenomena: One piece of crust with an ocean above it is moving under another piece of crust.
NGSS Phenomena: Two pieces of crust are right next to each other with magma rising up between them. The pieces of crust are moving away from each other.

1. What type of plate boundary is shown in image A

2. What type of plate boundary is shown in image B?

3. What type of plate boundary is shown in image C?

4. During subduction, the oceanic plate subducts under the continental plate. Which statement
best describes why this happens?

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