The continental margin is divided into three sections with the continental slope blending the continental margin into the deep-ocean basins.

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There are three divisions of the continental margin:the continental shelf, continental slope, and the continental rise. The continental rise is a layer of sediment that blends the continental margin into the deep ocean. Information can be found in the section Continental Margins May Be Active or Passive.

The Continental Margin Is Divided into Three Sections with the Continental