12.2.1.1 - Continental Shelf
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Practice Questions
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What is a continental shelf?
💡 Hint: Think about the underwater parts of land.
Why is the continental shelf important for marine life?
💡 Hint: Recall how fish thrive in specific environments.
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What is the average width of a continental shelf?
💡 Hint: Consider the range mentioned in class discussions.
True or False: The Siberian shelf is the smallest continental shelf.
💡 Hint: Recall the examples discussed about continental shelves.
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Evaluate the impact of human activity on the ecological balance of the continental shelf. What steps can be taken to mitigate these impacts?
💡 Hint: Consider both economic and conservation aspects.
Predict how climate change might affect the sediment composition of the continental shelf over the next few decades.
💡 Hint: Think about climate effects on weather patterns.
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