The shelf typically ends at a very steep slope, called the shelf break.
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Major and Minor Ocean Relief Features | PMF IAS continent are occupied by relatively shallow seas and gulfs. Continental Shelf of all oceans together cover 7.5% of the total area of the oceans. Gradient of continental is of 1° or even less. <span>The shelf typically ends at a very steep slope, called the shelf break. The continental shelves are covered with variable thicknesses of sediments brought down by rivers, glaciers etc.. Massive sedimentary deposits received over a long time by the continent Summary
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