This is an image of the ocean floor. Identify the list of letters in the answer choices that correctly identifies the following sea floor features in the order they are listed here:
abyssal plain, continental shelf, submarine canyon, continental slope
here are the four choices to chose from
g, a, e, b
a, b, f, g
e,b,c,a
*g,a,f,c
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it's A.g, a, e, b
The correct list of letters that identifies the sea floor features in the given order is: *g, a, f, c.
To identify the correct list of letters that corresponds to the sea floor features in the given order (abyssal plain, continental shelf, submarine canyon, continental slope), we will analyze each choice:
Choice 1: g, a, e, b
Choice 2: a, b, f, g
Choice 3: e, b, c, a
Choice 4: *g, a, f, c
Now, let's go through each feature and see which choice matches the correct order:
1. Abyssal plain: This is a flat or gently sloping area of the deep ocean floor. Looking at Choice 1, it doesn't include "g". Choice 2 doesn't match either since it lists "a" as the first letter.
2. Continental shelf: This is the shallow part of the ocean floor that extends from the shoreline. Choice 3 doesn't include "a". Choice 4, however, lists "a" as the second letter.
3. Submarine canyon: This is a steep-sided valley carved into the continental slope by underwater currents or landslides. None of the choices so far match for this feature.
4. Continental slope: This is the steep descent from the continental shelf to the deep ocean floor. None of the previous choices match this feature either.
Analyzing the options again:
Choice 1: g, a, e, b (doesn't match any of the features)
Choice 2: a, b, f, g (doesn't match any of the features)
Choice 3: e, b, c, a (matches the continental shelf but not the other features)
Choice 4: *g, a, f, c (matches the continental shelf and the submarine canyon)
Based on the analysis, the correct answer is "*g, a, f, c" as it correctly identifies the sea floor features in the given order.