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Where are active continental margins primarily located?
Active continental margins are primarily located along tectonic plate boundaries where oceanic plates are subducting beneath continental plates. These margins are characterized by deep ocean trenches, volcanic arcs, and frequent seismic activity. Examples include the western coast of South America along the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Northwest coast of North America.
How many states are there in mainland america?
There are 49 U.S. states in continental North America. Hawaii is in the Pacific Ocean and is not in continental North America.
What type of plate is North America?
The North American Plate is a combination of continental and oceanic plates. North America itself is continental crust.
How many states of the 50 states are in north america?
49 of the 50 U.S. states are in North America. Hawaii is in the Pacific Ocean and is not in continental North America.
What are some examples of continental shelf?
North America And Europe
Are the Continental Divide and the rocky mountains are different land forms?
Yes, the Continental Divide and the Rocky Mountains are different landforms. The Rocky Mountains are a major mountain range that spans western North America, while the Continental Divide is an imaginary line that determines the flow of rivers either east or west on the continent. The Continental Divide runs along the peaks of the Rocky Mountains in North America.
What is the backbone that runs from Canada to South America?
The "continental backbone" of North America is the Rocky Mountains and of South America is the Andes. However, these are separate mountain ranges, on different tectonic plates.
Where is north Americas continental divide located?
The Continental Divide in North America runs along the Rocky Mountains from Alaska in the north to Mexico in the south. It separates the watersheds that flow into the Pacific Ocean from those that flow into the Atlantic Ocean.
How wide is North America's continental shelf?
about 1000000000cm
Does America include Mexico?
Yes, Mexico is a part of continental North America. It is not a part of the United States of America. Don't confuse "United States" with "America"; they are two completely different things.
Is the continental dived in the western or eastern hemisphere?
The Continental Divide of North America is in the Western Hemisphere.
What is the edge of the continent of north America called?
the continental shelf
