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What is the edge of continent called?
It is called the continental shelf and is located on the edge of a continent and in the water.
What is an underwater plain that borders a continent?
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What marks the true edge of a continent?
The lowest part of the continental slope marks the true edge of a continent.
What marks the edge of a continent?
an abyssal plain The prior answer is incorrect. The lowest part of the continental slope marks the true edge of a continent.
Is a trench that stretches for several miles underwater lies off the coast of each continent?
no
What is the underwater edge of a continent?
continental shelf
What is the continental edge?
The continental shelf edge is an area that is located at the edge of an underwater landmass. This landmass extends out from a continent and has a relatively shallow area of water which is often referred to as the shelf sea.
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.
What is a underwater plateau off coast of a continent?
An underwater plateau off the coast of a continent is a shelf. There is a very distinct drop off point if a person reaches the edge of the plateau, assuming the water is shallow enough to wade. A plateau might consist of several shelves at various depths, something like stairs.
What has the author Martin Edge written?
Martin Edge has written: 'The underwater photographer' -- subject(s): Underwater photography, Amateurs' manuals
What is the edge of continent called?
It is called the continental shelf and is located on the edge of a continent and in the water.
What is an underwater photographer?
underwater photographer is someone who takes pictures of the marine life underwater and around the waters edge.
What is an underwater plain that borders a continent?
ct67u8d
What marks the true edge of a continent?
The lowest part of the continental slope marks the true edge of a continent.
What is the underwater edge of a continent called?
The tip of the continental shelf (which has a gentle slope) where if you go any farther, the continental slope forms, which has a very steep slope.
Is the Sahara Desert underwater?
No,It's on African Continent
What is a continent that extends underwater called?
continental shelf
