Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

continental-rise

noun

/ˌkɒntɪˈnɛntl raɪz/

Definition

The continental rise is the slope between the continental shelf and the deep ocean floor.

Examples

The continental rise is an important area for studying oceanography.
Many marine organisms inhabit the continental rise due to the rich nutrients that flow from the shelf.

Meaning

It refers to the underwater feature that connects the continental shelf, which is the submerged extension of a continent, to the deeper parts of the ocean.