Broad,sediment-covered continental shelves are found along ____________.

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Broad, sediment-covered continental shelves are typically found along passive margins, which are the edges of tectonic plates where there is no significant tectonic activity or mountain-building. This lack of activity allows sediment to accumulate on the continental shelf, creating a broad, sediment-covered area. Active margins, on the other hand, are characterized by tectonic activity, which can result in narrower continental shelves and steep continental slopes. Internal margins and inert margins are not commonly used terms in geology.

Broad,sediment-Covered Continental Shelves Are Found Along ____________