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Q1) What is the difference between shelves & slopes

shelves slopes
It’s a shallow submarine platform at the edge of It’s a relatively steep slope at the edge of the
.continent .continental shelf down to oceanic depths
Inclines very gentle seaward, generally at angle of The average angle of slope is 4o to 5o, although some
.0.1o .parts are much steeper
They are topographic features, defined by their depth, extends from depth of 100 to 200 meters
.flatness and gentle seaward tilt
Easy to study The continental slopes are more difficult to study