Around most of the Atlantic the continental slope descends into an oceanic trench but around the Pacific the continental slope merges with a more gently sloping continental rise.

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Around the Atlantic, the continental slope typically merges into a more gently sloping continental rise, whereas around the Pacific, it is more common to find oceanic trenches where the continental slope descends more abruptly.

Around Most of the Atlantic the Continental Slope Descends into an Oceanic