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What is usually found at an active margin but NOT at a passive margin?
Active and passive margins describe the various characteristics of continental margins that are a result of plate tectonics. An active margin usually has numerous volcanoes and mountains, while a passive margin typically do not have these formations.
Where are broad sediment covered continental shelves found in active pr passive margins?
passive margin
A passive continental margin has a while an active margin does not.?
An active continental margin may have a trench.
Which type of mountain formation happens at active continental margins?
An active continental margin primarily forms along actively converging boundaries of plates with one continental plate slipping underneath another. These areas are site of high levels of tectonic activity and as such the mountains formed in these areas are generally large volcanic mountains.
Why do people live on active continental margins?
The land on the margins is often agriculturally enriched by the addition of volcanic ash. Locations in coastal areas are valuable for trade. Which explains why people are willing to live and build cities in areas that are very likely to suffer damage or destruction in the foreseeable future.
Do active continental margins have a continental rise?
no.
How do active margins differ from passive margins?
Passive continental margins are not areas of convergence. There is little volcanic and earthquake activity on passive margins. Active margins are areas of convergence where one plate is descending beneath another. They are associated with volcanic and earthquake activity.
Which seafloor feature is not found on active continental margins?
continental rise
What seafloor feature is not found on active continental margins?
continental rise
What is the difference between a passive continental margin an an active continental margin?
Passive continental margins are not areas of convergence. There is little volcanic and earthquake activity on passive margins. Active margins are areas of convergence where one plate is descending beneath another. They are associated with volcanic and earthquake activity.
What are Continental margins near the edges of converging plates?
In the main along the mid oceanic ridges and along oceanic trenches.
Are there any earthquakes near continenal coasts?
Yes. Earthqyakes are common at active continental margins.
What is usually found at an active margin but NOT at a passive margin?
Active and passive margins describe the various characteristics of continental margins that are a result of plate tectonics. An active margin usually has numerous volcanoes and mountains, while a passive margin typically do not have these formations.
Where are broad sediment covered continental shelves found in active pr passive margins?
passive margin
Which sea floor features is not commonly found at active continental margins?
Blue Hake, Rattail, Hagfish
A passive continental margin has a while an active margin does not.?
An active continental margin may have a trench.
Which continental margin occur where oceanic lithosphere is being subducted beneath the edge of a continent?
active continential margins
