Match the words with those the most closely associated term.
-Continental shelves
A)landscape change between components of the continental margin
B)transition to the deep ocean floor
C)shallow extensions of the continents
D)gentle slope beyond the shelf break

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Continental shelves are shallow extensions of the continents that extend from the shoreline to the shelf break, where they transition to the deeper ocean floor.

Answer: D
 Beyond the shelf break is the continental slope, which is a steep drop-off towards the deep ocean floor. The continental shelf is the gently sloping portion before the drop-off.

Match the Words with Those the Most Closely Associated Term