Define Well-Sorted and Poorly Sorted Sediments

question 30

Essay

Define well-sorted and poorly sorted sediments. What is expected on the deep ocean floor? Which is found close to shore? Include information about the energy associated with each and the avenues of transportation of these sediments.

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Definitions:

Straight Line Amortization

A method of amortizing an intangible asset evenly over its useful life.

Voting Shares

Equity that grants the investor voting privileges on matters like board of directors' elections.

Cost Method

An accounting approach where investments are recorded at their acquisition cost, without recognizing any changes in market value until they are sold.

Investment Account

An account held at a financial institution or brokerage used to hold, manage, and track securities investments and transactions.