The continental shelf lies under the ocean at the edge of a continent and extends about 50 miles from the coast.
The continental shelf is the border of any of the continents that extends out and down to the ocean floor. It consists of slopes, rises and underwater canyons.
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The continental shelf is a plateau that lies off each coast of a continent. It is a shallow underwater extension of a continent that slopes gently into the ocean.
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A Gulf
The widest continental shelf in Florida is the Gulf continental shelf. It is along the central-west coast of the state.
Some examples of continental shelves include the North American Continental Shelf, the Australian Continental Shelf, and the South American Continental Shelf. Each of these shelves extends from the continent's coast to varying distances into the ocean before dropping off into deeper waters.
The Continental Shelf.
A shallow area near the coast of a continent is known as a continental shelf. It is an underwater landmass that extends from the shoreline to the deeper ocean. The continental shelf is rich in marine life and is important for various ecological processes.
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The continental shelf, continental slop and the ocean floor