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Which plate boundary type causes mountain building?
- Divergent
- Convergent
- Transform
- Passive
Answer: Convergent
Convergent plate boundaries, where two tectonic plates collide, cause mountain building (orogeny). The Himalayas formed from the convergence of the Indian and Eurasian plates. Divergent boundaries create rift valleys, while transform boundaries cause earthquakes.