Which of the following is associated with an active continental margin?
A)Divergent boundaries
B)Convergent boundaries
C)Transform boundaries
D)No tectonic boundaries nearby

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Active continental margins are associated with convergent boundaries where oceanic plates are being subducted beneath continental plates, creating features such as trenches, volcanic arcs and mountain ranges. This contrasts with passive continental margins which have no active tectonic activity and are typically found where continental plates are adjacent to oceanic plates, but not undergoing subduction.

Which of the Following Is Associated with an Active Continental