Where does most of the material on the continental shelf come from?
A) Erosion from the adjacent continent
B) Sediments transported from rivers
C) Accumulations behind natural dams
D) New crust formation

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Although sediments do come from rivers and accumulate at natural dams, most of the sediment on the continental shelf comes from erosion of the continent itself. Information can be found in the section Continental Margins May Be Active or Passive.

Where Does Most of the Material on the Continental Shelf