GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A continental shelf extends from the coastline of a continent to a drop-off point called the shelf break. From the break, the shelf descends toward the deep ocean floor in what is called the continental slope. Even though they are underwater, continental shelves are part of the continent.

Detailed explanation-2: -A sloping area between the shoreline and the continental slope is referred to as a continental shelf.

Detailed explanation-3: -Extending out from a continent’s edge is a gently sloping, shallow area called the continental shelf (F). At the edge of the shelf, the ocean floor drops off in a steep incline called the continental slope (A).

Detailed explanation-4: -The continental shelf of a continental margin includes the seafloor that extends from the subaerial part of the continent, or shoreline, seaward to what is known as the shelf break.

Detailed explanation-5: -A continental slope is the slope between the outer edge of the continental shelf and the deep ocean floor. The continental slope is cut by submarine canyons in many locations. The continental slope marks the seaward edge of the continental shelf.