which part of the shallow ocean descends sharply away from the continental shelf?\n○ abyssal plain\n○…

which part of the shallow ocean descends sharply away from the continental shelf?\n○ abyssal plain\n○ mid-ocean ridge\n○ transitional zone\n○ continental slope

which part of the shallow ocean descends sharply away from the continental shelf?\n○ abyssal plain\n○ mid-ocean ridge\n○ transitional zone\n○ continental slope

Answer

Brief Explanations:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

  • Abyssal plain: A flat, deep ocean floor area, not related to the continental shelf's sharp descent.
  • Mid - ocean ridge: An underwater mountain range formed by tectonic activity, not related to the continental shelf's descent.
  • Transitional zone: Not a standard term for the sharp descent from the continental shelf.
  • Continental slope: The area that descends sharply from the continental shelf to the deep ocean.

Answer:

D. continental slope