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Which of the following describes the ocean floors sudden sharp decline in elevation?
a. Continental Rise
b. Continental Shelf
c. Continental Drop
d. Continental Slope


Sagot :

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.