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How do continental shelves form?
The continental shelves were developed in between the glacial periods as the ocean flowed over the continents forming shallow areas along the coasts. The continental shelves developed today were formed like 18000 years ago.
Are continental shelves are part of the deep-ocean floor?
False, continental shelves are part of the Coastal Plain
What are some continental shelves names?
Some examples of continental shelves include the North American Continental Shelf, the Australian Continental Shelf, and the South American Continental Shelf. Each of these shelves extends from the continent's coast to varying distances into the ocean before dropping off into deeper waters.
Continental Ice Shelves are forms of?
glaciers
What do scientist call the areas of Earth's crust a.faults b.hemisphere c.tectonic plates d. continental shelves?
continental shelves
Sonar shows that the edges of continental shelves match what?
Sonar shows that the edges of continental shelves match the underwater slope known as the continental slope. This underwater feature marks the boundary between the continental shelf and the deeper ocean floor. The continental slope is steeper than the continental shelf and descends into the abyssal plain.
What is the defitition of continental crust?
The continental crust is the basis of the continents. It is the layer of rock, which is mostly granitic, that forms the continents and continental shelves.
Why do fisherman not fish beyond the continental shelf?
Because for the most part, the continental shelves are where the fish are.
Where do continental shelves end?
Continental shelves typically end where the seafloor drops off into the open ocean, known as the continental slope. This transition point can vary in depth but is usually around 200 meters (656 feet) deep. Beyond the continental slope lies the deep ocean floor known as the abyssal plain.
The richest fishing grounds are located on the continental shelves?
Due to the warm and temperate climate near the continental shelves the fish breed near the continental shelves. Hope this helps.
What are the submerged parts of continents called?
submerged shelves
Why do the size of continental shelves vary?
Continental shelf size is dependent on the type of plate boundary closest to the shelf.
