Conceptual Integrated Science
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ISBN: 9780135197394
Author: Hewitt, Paul G., LYONS, Suzanne, (science Teacher), Suchocki, John, Yeh, Jennifer (jennifer Jean)
Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION (COLLEGE)
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Chapter 24, Problem 13RCC
(a) Describe the three parts of a passive continental margin.
(b) Describe the parts of an active continental margin.
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