The Extent of the Continental Shelf,an Underwater Extension of Continental

question 24

Multiple Choice

The extent of the continental shelf,an underwater extension of continental crust from shoreline to basin,varies due to fluctuations in sea level.When sea level is lower,the continental shelf is

• A)is narrow because less of the continental shelf is exposed.
• B)is narrow because less of the continental shelf is submerged.
• C)wider because some of the continental land would be submerged.

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