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What is the term for part of a continent that extends outward from the landmass beneath relatively shallow seawater?
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The continental shelf is the term for part of a continent that extends outward from the landmass beneath shallow seawater. The drop-off point of a continental shelf is called the shelf break. From this point, the continental goes down to the deep ocean floor.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 6y agoThe term is "continental shelf." The amount of this that is underwater depends on the slope, and on the current sea level. During the ice ages, more of the relatively shallow continental slopes were dry land.
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∙ 14y agoi ended up finding it in a book. the answer is a continental shelf.
it puzzled me so i hope it can help you.
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∙ 16y agothe continental shelf
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Rock, the landmass of the continent of Antarctica.
What is the term for the part of a continent that extends beyond the shoreline beneath relatievely shallow seawater?
Continental Shelves
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What causes the density current in the mediterranean?
the answer to this question is a density current forms when more dense seawater sinks beneath less dense seawater
What causes the density in the mediterranean sea?
the answer to this question is a density current forms when more dense seawater sinks beneath less dense seawater
What is the portion of a continent that is submerged beneath the ocean called?
The portion of a continent that is submerged beneath the ocean is called the Continental Shelf.
What is a portion of a continent that is submerged beneath the ocean is called?
The portion of a continent that is submerged beneath the ocean is called the Continental Shelf.
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the answer to this question is a density current forms when more dense seawater sinks beneath less dense seawater
Does the north or south pole have land under it?
The south pole has the landmass of Antarctica, while the North Pole is on deep sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean.
North Pole has water or land below the snow cap?
It has seawater beneath it's ice sheet.
The gently sloping margins of a continent submerged beneath the sea?
valley
Which continent according to legend mysteriously sank beneath the waves?
atlantis
