The ocean zone that extends to the continental shelf is the

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The continental shelf is the part of the ocean that extends from the coastline and continues out to a point where the slope starts to become steeper. This zone is called the coastal zone, making choice B the best answer. The other choices are incorrect as they refer to different ocean zones. Estuary is a partially enclosed body of water where freshwater from rivers and streams mixes with saltwater from the ocean. Littoral zone is the area of the shore where the water meets the land and is exposed to air at low tide. Benthic zone is the ocean floor and abyssal zone is the deep ocean zone beyond the continental shelf.

The Ocean Zone That Extends to the Continental Shelf Is