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Question : The Continental Shelf, which is the shallowest part of the ocean, has an average gradient of:

Option 1: 8° or even less

Option 2: 1° or even less

Option 3: 5° or even less

Option 4: 2° or even less


Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 1° or even less


Solution : The correct option is 1° or even less.

The average gradient of the continental shelf, which is the shallowest part of the ocean, is typically quite gentle. On average, the gradient is about 1 degree or less. This means that for every 100 metres of horizontal distance, the depth increases by only about 1 metre or less.

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