What is the name of the most shallow part of the ocean bottom that gently slants from the land?

Which of the following terms best characterizes the government of somilia

This desert is found in the northern part of africa and covers 3.5 million square miles.

How did the environment influence settlement patterns in colonial america? * 1 point a. early settlers stayed near rivers for farmland and transportation b. early settlers stayed in hilly areas to avoid frequent floods in coastal areas c.early settlers quickly moved to the mountains to avoid hot summers d. early settlers only lived on coastal islands to prevent indian attacks