Question

example 4 what is the slope of the continental slope at cape hatteras? continental shelf (75, - 65) 75 m from the shoreline 65 m below the ocean surface continental slope (125, - 2700) 125 m from the shoreline 2700 m deep oceanic crust

Explanation:

Step1: Recall slope formula

The slope formula is $m=\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$, where $(x_1,y_1)$ and $(x_2,y_2)$ are two points. Here, let $(x_1,y_1)=(75, - 65)$ and $(x_2,y_2)=(125,-270)$.

Step2: Substitute values

$m=\frac{-270-(-65)}{125 - 75}=\frac{-270 + 65}{50}=\frac{-205}{50}=-\frac{41}{10}=-4.1$

Answer:

$-4.1$