Consider the following statements: 1. Continental shelf is that part of the continents which has submerged under the sea 2. Continental shelves can be a great source of minerals in the world 3. Continental shelves are devoid of any form of plant and animal life 4. Width of the continental shelves in inversely proportional to their slope Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. Continental shelf is that part o

1.	Consider the following statements: 1. Continental shelf is that part of the continents which has submerged under the sea 2. Continental shelves can be a great source of minerals in the world 3. Continental shelves are devoid of any form of plant and animal life 4. Width of the continental shelves in inversely proportional to their slope Which of the above statements are correct?
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	1, 2 and 3 only
C.	1, 2 and 4 only
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4