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What feature of the ocean basin is actually part of the continental crust?

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Continental shelf. The continental shelf has always been thought about as part of the oceanic basin, but it's actually a submerged part of the continental crust. Continental shelf and continental slope are part of the continental margin that forms the outer edge of a big landmass.
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