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The origin of a continental shelf is primarily due to which of the following processes?

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1Indented coast due to rise in sea level
2Faulting or tilting along continental margins✓
3Positive change in sea level
4Accumulation of black soil near the ocean

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Faulting or tilting along continental margins

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