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Gradually sloping end of a continent that extends beneath the ocean?
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Continental shelf
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What is gente sloping part of the continent that extends underwater?
Continental shelf
The gently sloping margins of a continent submerged beneath the sea?
valley
What is the gently sloping shallow area of the ocean floor that extends outward from the edge of the continent?
continental shelf
What is a gradually sloping portion of the ocean floor that is made of the continental crust?
Continental shelf.
What is a gradually Sloping portion of the ocean floor that is made of continental crust?
Continental shelf.
The gently sloping shallow area that extends from the continental shore is the called the continental?
SHELFCongress, of course! Continental Congress, silly!
What is the continentel shelf?
The continental shelf is a gently sloping, shallow underwater edge of a continent that extends from the shoreline to a steeper drop-off called the continental slope. It is an important part of the ocean ecosystem and is rich in marine life. Oil, gas, and mineral resources can also be found on the continental shelf.
How is terrace farming used?
Terraces can be used to convert sloping ground on a hillside or mountain side into a series of flat plateaus of gradually changing elevation. This tremendously cuts down on the soil erosion which would otherwise occur if you were to do farming on sloping ground.
What is a sandy gently sloping underwater plain near a continent?
The continental margin is the submerged outer edge of a continent. It is generally divided into two sections: the continental shelf and the continental slope.
Are shallowly sloping sandy coastlines less vulnerable to a tsunami than steep rocky shores?
No, they are more vulnerable. A tsunami is a big wave. steep rocky shores will resist the impact of a tsunami much better than a gradually sloping shore which will allow the wave to penetrate farther inland.
What are the physical characteristics of Greenland?
World's largest island (not including Australia), flat to gradually sloping icecap covers all but a narrow, mountainous, barren, rocky coast
Is Dover beach flat or sloping?
sloping
