Question

The correct order of seafloor features from the coastline to the mid-ocean ridge is ________. A. rise, abyssal plain, slope, shelf B. slope, rise, shelf, abyssal plain C. abyssal plain, rise, slope, shelf D. shelf, slope, rise, abyssal plain E. abyssal plain, shelf, slope, rise

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct order of seafloor features from the coastline to the mid-ocean ridge is:

• D. shelf, slope, rise, abyssal plain.

Explanation:

Given the seafloor features from the coast, I can mention:

1. In the first instance the continental shelf, which is up to 200 meters below sea level.
2. The continental slope that goes from 200 meters below sea level to 3000 meters below sea level.
3. The continental rise that goes from 3000 to 4000 meters below sea level.
4. The Abyssal Plain goes from 4000 to 6000 meters below sea level.

So you can check this information that I give you, I attach an image that represents these features.