Which of these is an accurate definition of the continental shelf?
A. the extended, submerged perimeter around each continent
B. the boundary between the Bathyl and Abyssal Zone
C. part of the open ocean
D. comprises the part of the coastal zone that is not submerged
Answer: A
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