Which of the Following Statements About the Continental Shelf Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the continental shelf is false?

• A)It is part of the continent covered with an average depth of 130 m of seawater.
• B)It is probably above water during major ice ages.
• C)It is the transition between the continent and the deep ocean basins.
• D)On average, it is about 75 km wide.

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