Abyssal Plain

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[uh-bih-sl playn]
Areas that appear to be flat that are found between the continental rise and the mid-ocean ridges.

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  • Glossary: Continental Rise
    The area between the continental slope and the abyssal plain formed by an accumulation of sediment and dead organisms that are transported from the continental shelf and slope.
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