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WAEC Geography 1993 Question 16

Question 16

Oceans and Lakes

The undulating plain lying a few kilometres below sea level and covering about two-thirds of the ocean floor is known as

  1. A.continental plain
  2. B.continental shelf
  3. C.abyssal plain
  4. D.wave-cut platform
  5. E.mud plain
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (abyssal plain)

Explanation

The abyssal (deep-sea) plain lies 3-6 km down and covers most of the ocean floor.