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Abyssal plains are...

Abyssal plains are

A

Small and unproductive plains caused by the turbidity currents.

B

Vast and flat plains caused by the turbidity currents.

C

Vast but unusually rough terrained plains caused by the turbidity currents.

D

All of the above.

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