Question

what is the importance of continental shef​

Answer 1

A continental shelf is a portion of a continent that is submerged under an area of relatively shallow water known as a shelf sea. Much of these shelves has been exposed during glacial periods and interglacial periods. The shelf surrounding an island is known as an insular shelf.

Answer 2

Answer:

the relatively accessible continental shelf is the best understood part of the ocean floor. Most commercial

exploitation form the sea,such as metallic-ore,non-metallic ore and hydrocarbons extraction,takes place on the continental shelf.