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The Gently Sloping Submerged Surface Extending from the Shoreline Toward

Question 13

Question 13

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The gently sloping submerged surface extending from the shoreline toward the ocean is termed the___________ .


A) continental rise
B) continental shelf
C) continental slope
D) submarine canyon

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