The Abrupt Change from Thinned, Faulted Continental Crust to Oceanic

question 38

Multiple Choice

The abrupt change from thinned, faulted continental crust to oceanic crust occurs at the:

• A) continental slope
• B) continental shelf
• C) continental rise
• D) abyssal plain

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Definitions:

Decimal Places

The quantity of numerals located after the decimal point in a number.

Logarithmic Equation

An equation that involves a logarithm, which expresses the relationship between an exponent and the base of a power.

Decimal Places

How many digits are found after the decimal point within a decimal figure.

Logarithmic Equation

An equation involving logarithms of variables or constants, which can often be solved by using properties of logarithms.