Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect? a. The continental shelf is the shallowest part of the ocean. b. The continental shelves are a source of fossil fuels. c. The continental shelf typically ends at a very steep slope, called the shelf slope.

  1. only a

  2. only b

  3. only c

  4. a and c

  5. b and c
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The shelf typically ends at a very steep slope, called the shelf break. A continental shelf is a major relief feature. This statement is incorrect.

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