Which statement most accurately describes how the continental rise is formed?
A) from the convergence of oceanic plates at active continental margins
B) from volcanic activity at active continental margins
C) from the accumulation of sediments at the base of the continental slope
D) from sedimentation surrounding spreading centers

Question

Which statement most accurately describes how the continental rise is formed?
A) from the convergence of oceanic plates at active continental margins
B) from  volcanic activity at active continental margins
C) from  the accumulation of sediments at the base of the continental slope
D) from  sedimentation surrounding spreading centers

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The continental rise is formed by the accumulation of sediments that have cascaded down the continental slope, typically deposited by turbidity currents.

Which Statement Most Accurately Describes How the Continental Rise Is