The______ Ocean has more extensive abyssal plains than the Pacific Ocean because it has fewer trenches to trap sediments moving down the continental slope.
A) Indian
B) Arctic
C) Atlantic
D) none of these

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The Atlantic Ocean is the correct answer because it has the most extensive abyssal plains compared to other oceans due to its relatively smooth ocean floor and fewer trenches to trap sediments moving down the continental slope. The Indian Ocean has fewer abyssal plains than the Atlantic, while the Arctic Ocean has a relatively small abyssal plain due to its polar location and shallow depth.

The______ Ocean Has More Extensive Abyssal Plains Than the Pacific