Continental Rises Are Formed

question 18

Multiple Choice

Continental rises are formed:

• A) as a result of the slow accumulation of sediments from the water column.
• B) by many deep sea fans.
• C) in association with hydrothermal vents
• D) next to submarine canyons.
• E) on the flank of a mid-ocean ridge.

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