Tectonic Plates MS-ESS2-2
NGSS

The hypothesis that all the continents are moving very slowly across Earth’s surface
Continental drift
The hypothesis that all the continents are moving very slowly across Earths surface. Continental drift. Continental drift is the idea that Earth's continents have moved over time and continue to move slowly across the planet's surface.

The boundary where two tectonic plates move towards each other
Convergent boundary
The boundary where two tectonic plates move towards each other is called a convergent boundary. In simple terms, a convergent boundary is where Earth's plates push together, which can create mountains or cause earthquakes.