The majority of sediment transported across the continental shelf travels through ____.
A) lagoons
B) island arcs
C) subduction trenches
D) back-arc basins
E) submarine canyons

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Submarine canyons are the primary conduits for sediment transportation across the continental shelf, as they allow for rapid erosion and transport of sediment to deeper ocean basins.

The Majority of Sediment Transported Across the Continental Shelf Travels