Extending from the Base of the Continental Rises into the Deep-Ocean

question 2

Multiple Choice

Extending from the base of the continental rises into the deep-ocean basins are flat depositional surfaces called:

• A)continental shelves.
• B)continental slopes.
• C)abyssal hills.
• D)tablemounts.
• E)abyssal plains.

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Definitions:

Amniocentesis

Sampling of the amniotic fluid surrounding a fetus to obtain information about its development and genetic makeup. Compare with chorionic villus sampling.

Pedigrees

A diagram that shows the occurrence and appearance of phenotypes of a particular gene or organism and its ancestors from one generation to the next, used in genetics.

Phenotype

A group of visible traits in a person that arise from the interplay between their genetic code and environmental factors.

Inherited

Passed down from parent to offspring through genes, referring to traits or conditions that are genetic in nature.