Definition of continental shelf

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continental shelf

The term 'continental shelf' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' The zone bordering a continent and extending to a depth, usually around 100 FM, from which there is a steep descent toward greater depth'.

The term 'continental shelf' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as '40 (the continental slope)'.


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