Which one of the following would typically have the widest continental shelf?
A. a tectonically passive, trailing continental margin
B. a tectonically passive, mid-ocean ridge and trench system
C. a tectonically active continental margin next to a deep ocean trench
D. All of the above would roughly equal continental shelves.
Answer:A
Which one of the following would typically have the widest continental shelf?
A. a tectonically passive, trailing continental margin B. a tectonically passive, mid-ocean ridge and trench system C. a tectonically active continental margin next to a deep ocean trench D. All of the above would roughly equal continental shelves.