alleryWhat is the average angle of the continental slope?
AAbout 0.3 degrees
BAbout 30 degrees
CAbout 3 degrees
DAbout 13 degrees
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. About 3 degrees
The slope is much steeper than the shelf, with an average angle of about 3 degrees.
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