Thick Deposits of Sediment Called _____ Are Found at the Base

question 4

Multiple Choice

Thick deposits of sediment called _____ are found at the base of many submarine canyons.

• A) abyssal fans
• B) continental rises
• C) continental slopes
• D) continental shelves
• E) guyots

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Definitions:

Symbiosis

A close, long-term interaction between two different biological species, which may be mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic.

Batesian Mimicry

A type of mimicry in which a non-threatening species develops similar warning signals to those of a dangerous species to avoid predation.

Müllerian Mimicry

A form of biological mimicry where two or more harmful species, usually within the same family, evolve to look alike.

Warning Coloration

Bright and distinctive patterns or colors on animals that serve to warn predators of their toxicity or unpalatability.