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Why do only active margins have trenchs?
Trenches are caused by subduction.
Do active continental margins have a continental rise?
no.
What are Continental margins near the edges of converging plates?
In the main along the mid oceanic ridges and along oceanic trenches.
Which continental margin occur where oceanic lithosphere is being subducted beneath the edge of a continent?
active continential margins
Do earthquakes occur at constructive margins?
yes earthquakes do occur on constructive margins and also the other plate margins as well. in fact all of them
Why do only active margins have trenchs?
Trenches are caused by subduction.
Where are active continental margins primarily located?
around the margins of the indian ocean
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.
Do active continental margins have a continental rise?
no.
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.
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 are Continental margins near the edges of converging plates?
In the main along the mid oceanic ridges and along oceanic trenches.
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.
Active mountain belts are most likely to be found where?
Along the margins of continents
Are there any earthquakes near continenal coasts?
Yes. Earthqyakes are common at active continental margins.
Where are broad sediment covered continental shelves found in active pr passive margins?
passive margin
