Give a location of where one might find the continental margin in this image.
A)Off the coast of southern California
B)Eastern margin of North America
C)Western margin of South America
D)Northern margin of North America

Question

Give a location of where one might find the continental margin in this image.
A)Off the coast of southern California 
B)Eastern margin of North America 
C)Western margin of South America 
D)Northern margin of North America

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The continental margin is typically located where the continental shelf drops off into deeper oceanic waters, and can be found along the edges of continents. In this image, the continental margin is visible as the transition from the continental shelf to the deep oceanic abyssal plain off the western margin of South America.

Give a Location of Where One Might Find the Continental