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Continental rise

earth science Maturity 11-13

Sand and mud sink to the deep sea.

Worldwind Speers Point.jpg
Worldwind Speers Point.jpg
They make a soft hill on the ocean floor. This hill is very flat and wide. It helps the ocean floor grow. It is a big part of the sea. Do you like the ocean?

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