abyssal zone
The ocean zone that covers the continental shelf is called the neritic zone. It extends from the shoreline to the edge of the continental shelf, which is typically around 200 meters deep. This zone is characterized by high levels of sunlight, nutrients, and biodiversity.
The abyssal zone is not included in the continental margin. It is the deep ocean floor beyond the continental shelf, slope, and rise.
The continental shelf, continental slope, and continental rise combine to form the continental margin. The continental margin is the transition zone between the continent and the deep ocean basin.
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.
The continental margin is the zone of ocean floor that separates oceanic crust and continental crust. It accounts for 28% of all oceanic area.
abbysal zone
The ocean zone that covers the continental shelf is called the neritic zone. It extends from the shoreline to the edge of the continental shelf, which is typically around 200 meters deep. This zone is characterized by high levels of sunlight, nutrients, and biodiversity.
abyssal plain
Same area: Lower part is continental shelf whereas the upper part is exclusive economic zone. Seabed or Subsoil is covered in continental shelf whereas above that is exclusive economic zone.
The Neritic zone, also called the Continental Shelf.
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Continental Shelf
The continental rise is between the continental shelf and the abyssal plain.LittoralLitoral (alternative spelling)Intertidal
Neritic Zone
The abyssal zone is not included in the continental margin. It is the deep ocean floor beyond the continental shelf, slope, and rise.
The continental shelf, continental slope, and continental rise combine to form the continental margin. The continental margin is the transition zone between the continent and the deep ocean basin.