Question

The part of the sea which touches the land and is generally not so deep is called ______________.

• A. The high sea
• B. The continental shelf
• C. Isthmus
• D. Lake

Answer 1

The correct option is B The continental shelf

High sea - It is the area beyond the jurisdiction of the country or nation.
These waters cover about half of Earth's surface and make up about two-thirds of the world's ocean.

A continental shelf is the area of a continent that is immersed under an area of shallow water known as a shelf sea.

Isthmus is a part of the land which connects two larger land areas across the stretch of water.

Lake is a large water body that is surrounded by land.

Hence by definition, it is clear that the part of the sea which touches the land and is generally not so deep is the continental shelf.

Therefore the correct answer is option B.