Author Question: What type of margin is generally steep? a. Passive margin b. Active margin c. Continental margin ... (Read 121 times)

robinn137 · **on:** Aug 22, 2018

What type of margin is generally steep?
a. Passive margin
b. Active margin
c. Continental margin
d. Shelf breaks

Question 2

What is not a general characteristic of an active margin?
a. A broad shelf
b. Faulting and volcanism
c. Varied topography
d. Little sedimentation

fraziera112 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Active margins are generally steep, especially in comparison to passive margins. Information can be
found in the section Continental Margins May Be Active or Passive

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Active margin tends to have a narrow shelf. There is volcanic activity and varied topography because
tectonic formation is much more influential to active margins than sedimentation. Information can be
found in the section Continental Margins May Be Active or Passive.