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biggirl4568

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which region is surrounded by an active continental margin?
 
  A) Atlantic Ocean
  B) Arctic Ocean
  C) Pacific Ocean
  D) Indian Ocean

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios would likely result in the development of a passive continental margin?
 
  A) Two tectonic plates colliding, creating a submarine trench
  B) Continental blocks rifting apart and becoming separated by seafloor spreading
  C) Two tectonic plates sliding past each other, rotating part of the crust
  D) A mantle plume creating a chain of volcanic islands across the seafloor


dudman123

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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