A continental margin facing a spreading ridge is considered ____ and ____
a. a passive margin; converging
b. a passive margin; diverging
c. an active margin; diverging
d. an active margin; converging
ANS: B
These types of continental margins are considered passive because there is relatively little earthquake
and volcanic activity, especially in comparison to converging plate boundaries. Areas of ridges are
diverging because they are moving away from one another. Information can be found in the section
Continental Margins May Be Active or Passive.
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