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WAEC Geography 2014 Question 22

Question 22

Oceans and Lakes

The nearest part of the ocean basin to the continent is called

  1. A.deep sea plain.
  2. B.continental slope.
  3. C.continental shelf.
  4. D.abyssal plain.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (continental shelf.)

Explanation

The continental shelf borders the land, before the slope drops to the deep ocean.