The continental margin is divided into three sections with the continental slope blending the
continental margin into the deep-ocean basins. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
There are three divisions of the continental margin: the continental shelf, continental slope, and the
continental rise. The continental rise is a layer of sediment that blends the continental margin into the
deep ocean. Information can be found in the section Continental Margins May Be Active or Passive.
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