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Geography GK · Q19

Hydrosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 19

Q19

The main part of water in coastal areas of ocean which is located near the main region of continents are called

A.
Topography
B.
Ocean Peak
C.
Continental Shelf
Answer
D.
Continental Slope

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The main part of water in coastal areas of ocean which is located near the main region of continents are called Continental Shelf. Continental shelf is one of the features of continental landmass submerged under shallow sea water. Its average widths is approximately 80km, and depth varies to about 150m.