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Question
Explain the term
Continental Rise
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Solution
Continental Rise
- At the base of the continental slope is a gently sloping layer of sediments that merge into the deep-sea floor.
- This underwater feature found between the continental slope and abyssal plains is called the continental rise.
- It consists of submarine fans that are similar to the alluvial fans found on land.
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