The transition between the continental shelf and the abyssal plains is called the?

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The transition between the continental shelf and the abyssal plains is called the?

2007-03-21 07:38:37 · 2 answers · asked by Mega 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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At the top is the continental slope which then becomes the continental rise which then becomes the abyssal plains. So in order:

Continental shelf
Continental slope
Continental rise
Abyssal plain

2007-03-21 07:50:23 · answer #1 · answered by Tom S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The transition is called the Melange.

2007-03-21 07:54:50 · answer #2 · answered by charliecizarny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋