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What is the submerged part of continents?

The submerged part of continents is known as the continental shelf. It is the shallow part of the ocean that extends from the coastline to a drop-off point called the shelf break. The continental shelf is rich in marine life and is an important area for fishing and oil exploration.


Are continents parts of countries or are countries parts of continents?

Continents are the bigger objects within their given space. Antarctica, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America and Australia are the Major Continents of the World. Of these, Australia is both a continent and a Nation, with no other counties on it. All the other six have many nations on them. In short, countries, which are political divisions are parts of continents.


Which two continents are parts of one huge land mass?

Asia and Europe are parts of one huge land mass called Eurasia. The Ural Mountains traditionally separate the two continents.


Which are the oldest continents?

For the most part, all of the continents are equal in age and were split from larger continents millions of years ago through plate tectonics which keeps surface area moving under and over plates.


What is the land area that contains two continents is called?

A land area that contains two continents is called an isthmus. It serves as a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses, separating two bodies of water. Examples include the Isthmus of Panama connecting North and South America, and the Isthmus of Suez connecting Africa and Asia.

Related Questions

The submerge parts of continents are called?

submerged shelves


Is the name of the continental crust that is submerged off the coastline of the continents?

I think it's called the continental shelf


What are all the lands in the world?

The larger parts are called continents, the smaller parts are called islands.


What is the submerged part of continents?

The submerged part of continents is known as the continental shelf. It is the shallow part of the ocean that extends from the coastline to a drop-off point called the shelf break. The continental shelf is rich in marine life and is an important area for fishing and oil exploration.


What are the thick parts of the earth's crust that form large land masses?

The thick parts of the Earth's crust that form large land masses are called continents. Continents are made up of a variety of rocks and have different geological features such as mountains, plains, and plateaus. There are currently seven continents on Earth.


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.


What are islands formed by the buildup of coral reefs on submerged volcanoes called?

submerged islands


What is the continents of Asia are really parts of the same land mass?

What is the continents of asia are really parts of the same land mass?


Are continents parts of countries or are countries parts of continents?

Continents are the bigger objects within their given space. Antarctica, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America and Australia are the Major Continents of the World. Of these, Australia is both a continent and a Nation, with no other counties on it. All the other six have many nations on them. In short, countries, which are political divisions are parts of continents.


Why is submerged arc welding referred to as submerged?

Submerged arc welding is called "submerged" because the high voltage electrical current (called the "arc") that heats the metal and wire to weld together is submerged underneath layers of granular earth materials called "flux". About 50% to 90% of this flux can be re-used and fed back into the system with the proper equipment.


Why is submerged arc welding referred as submerged?

Submerged arc welding is called "submerged" because the high voltage electrical current (called the "arc") that heats the metal and wire to weld together is submerged underneath layers of granular earth materials called "flux". About 50% to 90% of this flux can be re-used and fed back into the system with the proper equipment.


What was it called when the continents were together?

When the continents were together it was called "pangea"