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continental shelf - National Geographic Society
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WEBOct 19, 2023 · A continental shelf is the edge of a continent that lies under the ocean. Continents are the seven main divisions of land on Earth. A continental shelf extends from the coastline of a continent to a drop-off point called the shelf break. From the break, the shelf descends toward the deep ocean floor in what is called the continental slope.

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Continental shelf | Geology, Marine Biology & Coastal Ecosystems
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WEBMar 19, 2024 · continental shelf, a broad, relatively shallow submarine terrace of continental crust forming the edge of a continental landmass. The geology of continental shelves is often similar to that of the adjacent exposed portion of the continent, and most shelves have a gently rolling topography called ridge and swale.

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Continental shelf - Wikipedia
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WEBA continental shelf is a portion of a continent that is submerged under an area of relatively shallow water, known as a shelf sea. Much of these shelves were exposed by drops in sea level during glacial periods. The shelf surrounding an island is …

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5.3: Continental Shelf - Geosciences LibreTexts
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WEBFeb 15, 2021 · A continental shelf is a submerged nearshore border of a continent that slopes gradually and extends to a point of steeper descent to the ocean bottom. Continental shelves are submerged extension of the continent. Continental shelves typically have low relief: they usually have less than 1 degree of slope. Average is about one …

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Continental Shelf | Encyclopedia.com
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WEBMay 14, 2018 · The continental shelf is a gently sloping and relatively flat extension of a continent that is covered by the oceans. Seaward, the shelf ends abruptly at the shelf break, the boundary that separates the shelf from the continental slope. The shelf occupies only 7% of the total ocean floor.

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continental shelf summary | Britannica
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WEBcontinental shelf, Broad, relatively shallow submarine platform that forms a border to a continent, typically extending from the coast to depths of 330–660 ft (100–200 m). Continental shelves average about 40 mi (65 km) in width.

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What Is A Continental Shelf? - WorldAtlas
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WEBApr 25, 2017 · A continental shelf is the edge of a continent lying beneath the ocean. This shelf extends from the coastline of a continent to a drop off point called the shelf break. The shelf break is where the underwater edge of a continent shelf begins to rapidly slope downwards towards the ocean floor depths.

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Continental shelf - New World Encyclopedia
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WEBThe continental shelf is the extended perimeter of each continent that is covered by relatively shallow seas and gulfs during interglacial periods (such as the current epoch). A sea that lies over a continental shelf is called a shelf sea. Most of the sediment on continental shelves was deposited during the last ice age. Contents. 1.1. 2 Sediments.

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Continental Shelf | Earth Dynamics
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WEBWritten by Marcia Malory. Category: Earth Dynamics. A continental shelf is a submerged, gently-sloping ledge that surrounds the edge of a continent. On the landward side it is bordered by the coastal plain and on the seaward side by the shelf break, where the continental shelf gives way to the steeper continental slope.

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19 Extraordinary Facts About Continental Shelf
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WEBMar 5, 2024 · Source: Missionblue.org. The continental shelf is a fascinating geological feature that surrounds the continents and plays a crucial role in shaping the Earth’s surface. It is an extension of the landmass and lies beneath the shallow waters of the oceans, stretching out several miles from the coastline.

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