What type of basin would be most likely to contain large amounts of sediments derived from a volcanic source?
A) a forearc basin
B) a strike- slip basin
C) a passive continental margin
D) a continental interior basin

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A forearc basin is located between an active volcanic arc and a passive continental margin, and is therefore most likely to contain sediments derived from volcanic sources. The volcanic rocks and ash erode and accumulate in the basin over time.

What Type of Basin Would Be Most Likely to Contain