In general, the ocean floor can be divided into four major divisions: 1. Continental Shelf 2. Continental Slope 3. Continental Rise 4. Abyssal plain. Division # 1. Continental Shelf: Continental shelf is the shallow portion of the ocean which lies close to the continental margin. It is actually a part of the continent sloping gently […]
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What is a Trench ? | Ocean | Geography
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After reading this article you will learn about the meaning of trench. A long narrow and steep-sided depression on the ocean floor is called a trench. They are deepest parts of the ocean floor and usually 5500 metres deep. The trenches are formed due to tectonic forces—either by down faulting or by done folding. They […]