Introduction to the continental margin, defining the continental shelf and slope as the primary structural boundaries between land and the deep ocean.
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The Continental Shelf and Slope
The Continental Margin: Land Meets Ocean
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To understand why oceans don't drain, we must look at the boundary between land and sea. This boundary is called the continental margin. It isn't just a line on a map; it's a massive geological structure consisting of the shallow continental shelf and the steep continental slope. These features form the physical edge of the continent.
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