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Q · OceanographyMedium · 45s
Statement: The continental shelf is wider on the Atlantic coast than on the Pacific coast. Is this statement correct?
TopicOceanography
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The continental shelf is generally narrower on the Pacific coast of continents due to active tectonic margins, while the Atlantic has wider shelves due to passive margins.
Final Answer: Option B — No