The largest type of basin forms as a continental margin that is not a plate boundary. This is called an):
A) passive margin
B) active margin
C) boundary margin
D) forearc basin

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Passive margins form along the edges of continents where there is no tectonic activity, such as plate boundaries. They are characterized by wide continental shelves, gentle slopes, and significant sediment accumulation.

The Largest Type of Basin Forms as a Continental Margin