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US Geological Survey

Usgs: u.s. Atlantic Continental Margin Gloria Mapping Program

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the U.S. Geological Survey allows you to access detailed images of the continental margin around the United States. There is additional information about the sonar methods used, and a wealth of additional sources listed.
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Article
University of Washington

University of Washington: Coastal Processes and the Continental Margin

For Students 9th - 10th
Events affecting the continental margin off Washington State are presented. This article comes from the "Thompson Times," an onboard newspaper from the UW's primary research vessel, the Thomas Thompson.
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Handout
Other

Aligarh Muslim University (India): Active and Passive Continental Margins

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what active and passive continental margins are and where they can be found. Includes a world map showing their locations.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Bathymetric Evidence for Seafloor Spreading

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes features of the seafloor and how they are mapped by echo sounding. It touches upon the continental margin as well.
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Handout
Other

Geo Man: What's the Difference Between an Active and Passive Continental Margin?

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what active and passive continental margins are and where they can be found.