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The shape of the continental slope is primarily controlled by gravitational forces, erosion by currents and waves, and tectonic processes such as subsidence and uplift. These forces work together to shape the steep boundary between the continental shelf and the deep ocean floor.
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The continental shelf continental slope and continental rise combine to form what?
The continental shelf, continental slope, and continental rise combine to form the continental margin.
A sharp drop-off beyond the continental shelf is called what?
A sharp drop-off beyond the continental shelf is called a continental slope. The continental slope marks the transition between the continental shelf and the deep ocean floor.
Which of the following is NOT a continental margin continental shelf continental slope?
A continental margin is NOT a part of a continent. It is the submerged outer edge of a continent that includes the continental shelf, continental slope, and continental rise.
The relatively steep transition between the continental shelf and the ocean basin is the continental slope?
Yes, the continental slope is the relatively steep slope that connects the continental shelf to the deep ocean floor. It marks the boundary between the continental crust and oceanic crust.
Describe the subdivisions of the continental margin?
The continental margin consists of three main subdivisions: the continental shelf, the continental slope, and the continental rise. The continental shelf is the shallow, gently sloping portion closest to the shore. The continental slope is the steeper portion that connects the shelf to the deep ocean floor. The continental rise is the transition zone between the slope and the deep ocean basin, where sediments accumulate.
Location of continental slope?
continental slope
What feature in the Atlantic Ocean has the same shape as the continents surrounding it?
The Continental Slope. It's more correct to compare it to the coasts, for the Continental Shelf and Slope are part of the continents - they are simply submerged by present sea-level. In other words, the Continental Slope outlines are the outlines of the continents.
List the subdivisions of the continenal margin?
The three parts of the continental margins are the Continental shelf, the Continental slope, and the Continental rise.
The continental shelf continental slope and continental rise combine to form what?
The continental shelf, continental slope, and continental rise combine to form the continental margin.
What are the five sections ocean life?
Continental slope, Continental Rise, Continental Slope, Seamont, Trench
What is the difference between the continental slope and the continental rise?
The continental shelf starts from the shore to a few miles out with less gradient of slope. The continental slope starts after shelf-break with a higher slope gradient, then follows the continental rise and abyssal-plain.
A sharp drop-off beyond the continental shelf is called what?
A sharp drop-off beyond the continental shelf is called a continental slope. The continental slope marks the transition between the continental shelf and the deep ocean floor.
Which of the following is NOT a continental margin continental shelf continental slope?
A continental margin is NOT a part of a continent. It is the submerged outer edge of a continent that includes the continental shelf, continental slope, and continental rise.
The continental shelf, continental slope, and continental rise to form the?
continental margin
What is the difference between continental shelf and slope?
The continental shelf is a flattish area which extends from the shore out into the ocean and is made of continental crust. This ends in a slope (the continental slope) which descends to the abyssal plane, which is made of oceanic crust.
How do continental slope and continental shelf form?
Abrasion
What lies at the base of the continental slope?
continental rise
