What's the difference between the continental shelf and continental slope please help

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Zaratruta · Answer 1 · 2018-08-25T12:24:29+0000

The continental SHELF is the area of seabed around a big landmass where the sea is shallow compared to the open ocean.

On the other hand, a continental SLOPE is the slope between the outer edge of the continental shelf and the ocean floor.

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