The submerged outer edge of a continent is called:a

a continental shelf
b. a continental margin
c. an active margin
d. a continental rise


ANS: B
The area where ocean and continent divides created two major provinces: the continental margin and
the ocean basin. Information can be found in the section Ocean-Floor Topography Varies with
Location.

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