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Yes, the continental shelf does have a slope, although it is generally very gentle. The slope leads down to the continental slope, which is a steeper gradient that marks the transition to the deep ocean floor. The continental shelf typically extends from the coastline to the shelf break, where the slope begins. Overall, the slope of the continental shelf is crucial for marine ecosystems and resource distribution.
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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.
How is the slope different from the continental shelf?
The slope is the steep incline at the edge of the continental shelf that descends into the ocean depths. The continental shelf is a gently sloping, submerged portion of a continent that extends from the shoreline to the shelf break where the slope begins.
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.
Does the gulf stream flow over the continental shelf or the continental slope?
continental shelf
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.
The continental slope is located at the end of the?
Continental shelf.
How do continental slope and continental shelf form?
Abrasion
What is the slope of the continental shelf?
.05
Which section of the ocean is closest to the shoreline?
contiental shelf \
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.
Why is a continental shelf physical?
It is part of a continental plate that is submerged by the ocean. At the edge of the continental shelf, the slope suddenly increases and begins to drop off, this is called the continental slope.
The continental shelf, continental slope, and continental rise to form the?
continental margin
