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Continental shelf is part of what?
the continental shelf begins at the shoreline and slopes gently toward the open ocean the continental rise is the base of the continental slope, which is made up of large pites of sediment the continental slope is the edge of the continental shelf
What is it called when granite makes up the continental crust?
I think granite is continental crust
What term is used for glaciers picking up and carrying sediment?
erosion
What is the dry sediment that is picked up by the wind?
They could be called Aerosols.
What happens when heavy rain builds up in dry sediment?
Mudflows then occur after
What is the continental shelf continental slope and continental rise combine to?
The continental shelf, slope, and rise combine to form the continental margin. The continental shelf is the shallow, submerged extension of a continent, the slope is the steep incline that leads to the ocean floor, and the rise is the gently sloping accumulation of sediment at the base of the slope. Together, they make up the transition zone between the continent and the deep ocean.
The most common way that material is added to a continental shelf?
The most common way that material is added to a continental shelf is through sedimentation from rivers and coastal erosion. This process transports soil, rocks, and organic matter from land areas to the shelf, building up layers of sediment that gradually extend the shelf outward.
Continental shelf is part of what?
the continental shelf begins at the shoreline and slopes gently toward the open ocean the continental rise is the base of the continental slope, which is made up of large pites of sediment the continental slope is the edge of the continental shelf
What can occur next to the continental shelf?
Beyond the continental shelf, the seafloor drops off abruptly into the deep ocean, forming the continental slope. This slope extends down to the abyssal plain, which makes up a large part of the ocean floor. The abyssal plain is characterized by flat, sediment-covered expanses that are home to a variety of deep-sea organisms.
How did the continental shelf form?
I don't know. I wonder myself. But here's a simplistic guess: ... take the east coast of the USA. North America basically split apart from Europe/Africa. The Atlantic trench keeps bringing magma/lava up to the ocean floor, pushing Europe/Africa and the Americas further apart from each other. Maybe the end of the continental shelf is the location where Pangaea split apart? Forming a deep hole, which has stretched out further and further and covers most of the Atlantic. So the shelf could easily be above sea level, or maybe it was at one time in the past? I don't know why continents have plains above sea level while the oceans have plains *so much* lower in altitude, nor do I know why sea level is at a very close level to the continental shelf.
What does the continental shelf and the continental slope make up together?
They are both part of the larger structure called the continental margin where a continental plate meets an oceanic plate. The lower (deeper) end of the continental slope is called the continental rise.
What are two different origins for the continental rise?
Two different origins for the continental rise are turbidity currents depositing sediments at the base of the continental slope, forming a wedge-shaped accumulation, and sediment transported by rivers accumulating at the continental margin, leading to the gradual build-up of a gentle slope.
What is the order of marine provinces?
Continental shelf, continental slope, continental rise and abyssal plain. The first three make up the continental margin.
What three regions make up the continental margin that extends from the land into the ocean?
I don't think it is the continental shelf
Sediments tend to build up in the?
condimental shelf
What is land from sediment build up called?
Land formed from sediment build-up is called a delta. Deltas usually form at the mouth of rivers where sediment, such as sand and silt, is deposited as the water slows down and spreads out.
How can I prevent sediment build up in my water heater?
To prevent sediment build-up in your water heater, you can flush the tank regularly to remove any accumulated sediment. This can help maintain the efficiency and longevity of your water heater.
