Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134074254
ISBN 13: 978-0-13407-425-2

Chapter 1 - Section 1.8 - The Face of Earth - Eye on Earth 1.3 - Page 29: 1

Answer

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The outer edge of the North American continent would be the edge of the continental shelf. The line where the water meets the land is the shoreline, but is still on the continental shelf. The edge of the continental shelf is underwater, and may extend for many miles before falling off into the continental slope.
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