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Where do many benthos live?
continental shelf
The shallow coastal water with numerous living organisms is called?
Continental Shelf
Do emperor penguins live on the continental shelf?
Yes
The portion of land that extends into the ocean is called the continental?
shelf
How do organisms get where they live?
continental drift
How would an oil spill in the Continental Shelf affect the environment of all living organisms?
it would kill all the species that live there, because obviously its an oil spill.
What do you call the part of a continent that extends underwater?
Land. Continental shelf.
Is the continental a devoid of life?
No, the continental shelf is not devoid of life. It is actually filled with marine life such as fish, plankton, crustaceans, and other organisms that make up the ecosystem of the ocean. The continental shelf is a productive area for marine biodiversity.
Where do benthos mostly live?
All benthos live on the ocean floor, from the continental shelf to the abyssal plain. Some attach themselves to the floor, while others burrow under the sand. Continental shelf for A+.
What begins at the edge of the continental shelf?
the continental shelf-edge or shelf-break
What is the part the ocean floor nearest the continents?
The part of the ocean floor nearest the continents is called the continental shelf. It is a gently sloping, submerged platform that extends from the shoreline to the continental slope. The continental shelf is important for marine life as it provides a shallow and productive area for various organisms to thrive.
What is the oldest continental shelf?
the oldest continental shelf is in tortoga
