What is not a general characteristic of an active margin?
a. A broad shelf
b. Faulting and volcanism
c. Varied topography
d. Little sedimentation
ANS: A
Active margin tends to have a narrow shelf. There is volcanic activity and varied topography because
tectonic formation is much more influential to active margins than sedimentation. Information can be
found in the section Continental Margins May Be Active or Passive.
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