Which type of plate boundary involves plates moving towards each other?

The correct answer is convergent, as this type of plate boundary is characterized by tectonic plates moving towards one another. At convergent boundaries, two tectonic plates can collide, leading to a variety of geological processes and formations. For instance, when an oceanic plate converges with a continental plate, the denser oceanic plate is often subducted beneath the lighter continental plate, which can create mountain ranges, volcanic activity, and deep ocean trenches. This interaction is fundamental to understanding various geological phenomena, including earthquakes and the formation of specific landforms.

In contrast, divergent boundaries occur where plates are moving apart from each other, typically leading to the formation of new crust as magma rises to the Earth’s surface. Transform boundaries involve plates sliding past one another horizontally, which can result in significant friction and earthquakes but does not involve plates moving towards each other. The term "subductive" can cause confusion as it refers to the specific process that often occurs at convergent boundaries, but it is not a separate category of plate boundary itself.