The continental crust has a greater percentage of continental shelves and slopes than mountains. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
ANS: T
There are more continental shelves and slopes than there are continental mountains. This is a testament
to how much the edges of continents are submerged. The continental crust totals 29.2% and 11.4% of
that is shelves and slopes. Information can be found in the section Continental Margins May Be Active
or Passive.
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