The Part of the Continental Shelf That Is Never Exposed

question 5

Multiple Choice

The part of the continental shelf that is never exposed at low tide is called the:

• A)Littoral zone.
• B)Subtidal zone.
• C)Intertidal zone.
• D)Pelagic zone.
• E)Abyssal zone.

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