The continental rise typically ends at a(n) _______ at a depth of about 5 kilometers.

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The continental rise is an underwater feature where the gently sloping continental shelf transitions to the steeply sloping continental slope. The continental rise ends at the abyssal plain, which is a flat, featureless plain that makes up the majority of the ocean floor. This transition typically occurs at a depth of about 5 kilometers. Therefore, the best choice for the end of the continental rise is the abyssal plain (choice C).

The Continental Rise Typically Ends at A(n) _______ at a Depth