The Shallowly Submerged Areas That Border the Continental Landmasses Are

question 23

Short Answer

The shallowly submerged areas that border the continental landmasses are called the ______________.

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Definitions:

Scoria Cones

Volcanic features formed from the accumulation of small, porous volcanic rocks (scoria) around a vent, resulting in a cone-shaped hill.

Bulldozing

A process involving the forceful pushing, scouring, or removal of earth, materials, or obstacles using heavy machinery or natural forces, such as glaciers.

Air Quality

A measure of the amount of pollutants in the air, reflecting how clean or polluted the air is.

Composite Volcano

A type of volcano built from alternating layers of lava flows, volcanic ash, cinders, blocks, and bombs, typically steep-sided and explosive.