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Q: Which of the following is the shallowest part of the ocean showing an average gradient of 1° or even less?
  • A. Oceanic deeps
  • B. Continental shelf
  • C. ontinental slope
  • D. Deep sea plain
Correct Answer: Option B - Continental shelf is the shallowest part of the ocean showing an average gradient of 1º or even less. A continental shelf typically extends from the coast to depths of 100-200 metres.
B. Continental shelf is the shallowest part of the ocean showing an average gradient of 1º or even less. A continental shelf typically extends from the coast to depths of 100-200 metres.

Explanations:

Continental shelf is the shallowest part of the ocean showing an average gradient of 1º or even less. A continental shelf typically extends from the coast to depths of 100-200 metres.