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continental shelf
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English term |
continental shelf |
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plateau continental |
English definition |
the edges of continental landmasses, now covered with seawater; generally the most productive parts of the ocean. |
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prolongation sous-marine du continent ; c’est le plus souvent la partie la plus productive de l’océan. |
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