An example of a continental rise that is extraordinarily wide 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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The continental rise in the Bay of Bengal is known to be extraordinarily wide, with some estimates suggesting it reaches up to 1,000 kilometers wide. This wide continental rise is thought to be a result of sediment deposition from the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers in combination with tectonic uplift. The continental rise off the east coast of Florida is not known to be exceptionally wide, while the Red Sea and the "Ring of Fire" are not typical examples of continental rises.

An Example of a Continental Rise That Is Extraordinarily Wide