Which of the following is NOT true about passive continental margins?
A. They are commonly found at subduction zones.
B. They form after continents are rifted apart.
C. They occur away from plate boundaries.
D. They have little seismic or volcanic activity.
E. They tend to be wider than active margins.
Answer: A
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