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Continental margin

earth science Maturity 7-9

The ocean has a special edge.

Continental shelf.svg
Continental shelf.svg
It starts at the beach. The water is shallow at first. Then it drops down deep. This edge is where the land meets the sea. Do you like the beach?
Worldwind Speers Point.jpg
Worldwind Speers Point.jpg

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