Which location on this figure from the Investigation is located on the abyssal plain?
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question

Which location on this figure from the Investigation is located on the abyssal plain? 
A)1 
B)2 
C)3 
D)4

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The abyssal plain is the relatively flat area of the deep ocean floor that lies between the continental rise and the mid-ocean ridge. In this figure, location 4 is the only one that is located within the abyssal plain. Locations 1 and 2 are located on the continental slope, location 3 is located on the continental shelf, and location 5 is located on a seamount.

Which Location on This Figure from the Investigation Is Located