Consider the following statements 1 An active continental margin is characterized by ...........

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Consider the following statements.

1. An active continental margin is characterized by a narrow continental shelf

2 A passive continental margin is characterized by a broad continental shelf

3. Normally Continental shelves are wider in front of river mouths

Which of the statements mentioned above are correct?

1 and 3

3 only

2 only

All of above

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Explanation:

Most passive continental margins have broad continental shelves, whereas active continental margins typically have narrow continental shelves. In addition, active continental margins are near plate boundaries, whereas passive continental margins tend to be further away from an active plate boundary.

Third statement is also true.