Which of the following materials would one expect to find on a continental shelf at a passive margin?
A)basalt
B)pelagic sediments
C)terrigenous sediments
D)volcanic ash

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Continental shelves at passive margins are typically covered with terrigenous sediments, which are derived from the erosion of continental rocks and transported by rivers and currents.

Which of the Following Materials Would One Expect to Find