What type of material would you expect to find on the continental slope?
A)basalt and plankton shells
B)carbonate-rich sediments and shells
C)silicic-rich gravels and plant remains
D)metamorphosed oceanic crust

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The continental slope is a transition zone between the continental shelf and the ocean basin floor. Carbonate-rich sediments and shells are commonly found on the continental slope. These sediments are created by the accumulation of organic remains, such as shells of marine organisms, and they often contain high amounts of calcium carbonate.

What Type of Material Would You Expect to Find on the Continental