Continental rises are found along active margins due to the variation in topography.

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Continental rises are areas of accumulated sediments at the base of the continental slopes. These tend to occur along passive margins. The sediments on active margins would have to pass through many topographical features to reach the area that would create a continental rise. Information can be found in the section Understanding the Ocean Began with Voyaging for Trade and Exploration.

Continental Rises Are Found Along Active Margins Due to the Variation