Q. With reference to Continental Shelf, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

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2 and 3 only

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1 and 3 only

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1, 2 and 3

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Solution

The correct option is C 1 and 3 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The continental shelf is the extended margin of each continent occupied by relatively shallow seas and gulfs

Statement 2 is incorrect: Canyons and trenches are observed on Continental Slope

Statement 3 is correct: Continental Shelf is an important source of minerals and offshore petroleum. Massive sedimentary deposits received over a long time by the continental shelves become the source of fossil fuels.

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2. The continental shelves are covered with variable thicknesses of sediments.
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1. Trenches occur at the base of continental slope.
2. Submarine canyons are confined only to continental slopes and deep-sea plains.
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Q. With reference to Continental Shelf, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to Continental Shelf, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?