Exercise
Continental Shelf and Continental Slope
Discover the transition from land to the deep ocean floor by studying the continental shelf and continental slope. Learn about their structural features and depth changes.
Questions
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What is the gently sloping, shallow submerged edge of a continent called?
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What feature lies beyond the continental shelf where the ocean floor drops off steeply?
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What is the gradual incline at the base of the continental slope made of accumulated sediment?
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Together, what do the continental shelf, slope, and rise make up?
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Why is the continental shelf biologically rich with abundant marine life?
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What deep, steep-sided valleys are carved into the continental slope?
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Submarine canyons are often formed by underwater landslides of mud and sand called what?
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Which type of continental margin has a wide shelf and little tectonic or volcanic activity?
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Which type of continental margin has a narrow shelf and frequent earthquakes and volcanoes?
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The Atlantic coast of North America is an example of which margin type?
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Most commercial fishing worldwide takes place in which seafloor zone?
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How shallow is the water over most continental shelves?