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The underwater edge of a continent?
The underwater edge of a continent is called the continental shelf. It is the shallow, submerged extension of a continent that extends from the shoreline to the continental slope. The continental shelf is rich in marine life and is important for fishing and oil exploration.
What is the part of the continent that is underwater called?
The part of the continent that is underwater is called a continental shelf. It is the shallow, submerged edge of a continent that extends from the shoreline to a steeper drop-off called the continental slope.
What is the submerged land at the edge of a continent called?
The submerged land at the edge of a continent is called the continental shelf. It is an underwater landmass that extends from the shoreline to the continental slope.
What is the underwater edge of a continent called?
You can't have a continent rise from land, but you can have land rise from the continental shelf, which may be under water, and that is called an island.
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 submerged land at the edge of a continent called?
Continental Shelves
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 continent that extends underwater called?
A continent that extends underwater is called a submerged continent. An example of a submerged continent is Zealandia in the South Pacific Ocean.
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 an underwater photographer?
underwater photographer is someone who takes pictures of the marine life underwater and around the waters edge.
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.
