What type of basin would be most likely to contain large amounts of sediments derived from a volcanic source?
A)a continental interior basin
B)a passive continental margin
C)a forearc basin
D)a strike-slip basin

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Forearc basins are typically located next to subduction zones where volcanic activity is common. Therefore, these basins are more likely to contain large amounts of sediments derived from volcanic sources.

What Type of Basin Would Be Most Likely to Contain