A passive margin continental shelf has a ________ slope because ________

a. steep; of faulting, volcanism and tectonic deformation
b. very gradual; it is covered with sediment from the continent
c. flat; tectonic movements have created a flat surface
d. steep; it is covered with sediment from the continent


b

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What will be an ideal response?

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