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continental shelfSubmerged edge of a continent, a gently sloping plain that extends into the ocean. It typically has a gradient of less than 1°. When the angle of the sea bed increases to 1°−5° (usually several hundred kilometres away from land), it becomes known as the continental slope. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The continental margins are where we find the transition from abundant food made by photosynthesis to darkened poverty. The continental margins are where we find the transition from abundant food made by photosynthesis to darkened poverty," Carney added. The continental margins are where we find the transition from abundant food made by photosynthesis to darkened poverty," Carney added. |
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