The Gently Sloping Submerged Surface Extending from the Shoreline Toward

question 13

Multiple Choice

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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World Price

The cost of a product or service in the international marketplace, dictated by supply and demand across the globe.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service versus the total amount that they actually pay.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, usually due to market prices.

Total Surplus

Total surplus is the combined measure of consumer and producer surplus, indicating the total net benefit to society from the production and consumption of goods or services.