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AysviL [449]
3 years ago
10

Which of the following describes the ocean floors sudden sharp decline in elevation?

Geography
1 answer:
Mama L [17]3 years ago
5 0

d.Continental Shelf

Explanation:

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Continental shelf, a broad, relatively shallow submarine terrace of continental crust forming the edge of a continental landmass. The geology of continental shelves is often similar to that of the adjacent exposed portion of the continent, and most shelves have a gently rolling topography called ridge and swale. Continental shelves make up about 8 percent of the entire area covered by oceans.

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