___________is the oceanward edge of a continental shelf.
A)The base of the continental rise
B)The deepest portion of a deep- ocean trench
C)The top of the continental slope
D)The top of the abyssal plain

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The oceanward edge of a continental shelf is the top of the continental slope, where the depth quickly increases and marks the beginning of the deeper oceanic crust. The base of the continental rise is further down the slope, and the deepest portion of a deep-ocean trench is not part of the continental shelf at all. The top of the abyssal plain is beyond the continental slope and is part of the deep ocean floor.

___________Is the Oceanward Edge of a Continental Shelf