-The shallow, sloping areas of seafloor near the continents are called __________.
A)abyssal plains
B)mid-ocean ridges
C)seamounts
D)continental shelves

Question

-The shallow, sloping areas of seafloor near the continents are called __________.
A)abyssal plains 
B)mid-ocean ridges 
C)seamounts 
D)continental shelves

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The shallow, sloping areas of seafloor near the continents are called continental shelves. These areas extend from the shoreline out to the continental slope, marking the edge of the continental crust.

-The Shallow, Sloping Areas of Seafloor near the Continents Are