Hi Chegg, I like some help with a few questions. Please clearly state the answer

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Hi Chegg,

I like some help with a few questions.

Please clearly state the answer. Thanks,

Question 28

Submarine canyons found on the continental slope and rise are believed to have been created ____________.

by rivers during the ice ages

by faulting

because of a plate plunging into the mantle

seafloor spreading

by the downcutting, eroding action of turbidity currents

by rivers during the ice ages

by faulting

because of a plate plunging into the mantle

seafloor spreading

by the downcutting, eroding action of turbidity currents

Explanation / Answer

Answer : E

Submarine canyons and rise are formed by the action of turbidity currents. In earlier theories it is believed that canyons are formed by the action of river on sea floor during the ice ages. Some of the canyoyare formed in this way but not all are of this process

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