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WAEC Geography 2013 Question 24

Question 24

Oceans and Lakes

The shallow part of the sea adjoining the coast is called

  1. A.continental shelf.
  2. B.continental slope.
  3. C.oceanic island.
  4. D.oceanic plateau.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (continental shelf.)

Explanation

The continental shelf is the gently sloping, shallow sea floor next to the land.