Question Q.16Define, HighlightGS1GS1
Defining continental shelf, highlight its resource potential and ecological significance. (15 marks, 250 words)
Introduction
Continental shelves occupy about 7.5% of the world's oceanic landmass.
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Main Body
Definition: Continental shelf is a seaward extension of the continental plate and is a link to the continental slope. The length of the continental shelf varies Ex - longest: Siberian shelf.
Continental shelf - resource potential:
1It is a rich source of fishing resource due its nutrient richness (polar nitrogen, phosphorous, calcium etc).
54 words2 paragraphs
Diagram
Diagram showing cross-section of continental shelf with labels for continental shelf, seawater, and continental crust
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- Clear definition with diagram
- Good example of Siberian shelf
Topper
Ritika Rath
AIR 48
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Geography
Physical Geography
Continental shelf
Writing Stats
64
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