Asked by drishika gulati on Jul 08, 2024
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The largest type of basin forms as a continental margin that is not a plate boundary. This is called an) :
A) passive margin
B) active margin
C) boundary margin
D) forearc basin
Passive Margin
The shift from oceanic to continental lithosphere which isn't located at an active plate margin.
Continental Margin
The zone of the ocean floor that separates the thin oceanic crust from thick continental crust, including the continental shelf, slope, and rise.
Plate Boundary
The edges where two tectonic plates meet, which can be divergent, convergent, or transform, leading to various geological features and events.
- Acquire knowledge on the geological significance of basins situated in distinct tectonic settings and how they are formed.
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Chaleson MarcellinJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Passive margins form along the edges of continents where there is no tectonic activity, such as plate boundaries. They are characterized by wide continental shelves, gentle slopes, and significant sediment accumulation.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the geological significance of basins situated in distinct tectonic settings and how they are formed.