One of the Widest and Thickest Continental Rises Is Found

question 2

Multiple Choice

One of the widest and thickest continental rises is found ____.

• A)in the Red Sea
• B)in the Pacific at the active margin called the "Ring of Fire"
• C)in the Bay of Bengal
• D)off the east coast of Florida

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