Why is the East Coast of the United States considered a passive margin?

a) It is in close proximity to a plate boundary and experiences a high degree of tectonic activity
b) It is on a transform boundary, so it is passing another plate
c) It is far from any plate boundary and experiences no major tectonic activity
d) It is not considered a passive margin
e) It has a steep and narrow continental shelf


C

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