Earth Science Chapter 19 – the ocean basins section 2 – Features of the Ocean Floor

Continents are outlined in most places by a zone of shallow water where the ocean covers the end of the continent

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• Although it is underwater, a continental shelf is part of the continental margin, not the deep-ocean basin. Changes in sea level affect the continental shelves.

Continents are outlined in most places by a zone of shallow water where the ocean covers the end of the continent. The part of the continent that is covered by water is called the continental shelf. The shelf usually slopes gently from the shoreline and drops about 0.12 m every 100 m. The average depth of the water covering a continental shelf is about 60 m. Although it is underwater, a continental shelf is part of the continental margin, not the deep-ocean basin. Changes in sea level affect the continental shelves. Directory: cms -> lib08 -> GA01000549 -> Centricity -> Domain -> 3377 3377 -> Your Name Period Date Chapter 24 Earth Science Word Study Movements of the Ocean Domain -> Unit 9 – Societal and Technological Growth Domain -> Unit 1: Geog of Ga/GA’s Beginnings Page Numbers – Textbook (p. 1-97) crct prep Domain -> Unit 8 (Post wwii georgia) Study Guide (teacher copy) Domain -> SS8H8: Analyze the important events that occurred after wwi & their impact on Georgia Domain -> Name unit 6 Study Guide 3377 -> Earth Science Chapter 9 – a view of Earth’s Past Section 3 – The Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras 3377 -> Earth Science Chapter 21 Section 1 Ocean Currents 3377 -> Earth Science Chapter 19 – the ocean basins section 1 – The Water Planet 3377 -> Chapter 12 Air Section 1 E. Q. What Causes Air Pollution? Download 5.89 Mb. Share with your friends: