A Sample of Deep-Sea Sediments Would Be Expected to Contain

question 55

Multiple Choice

A sample of deep-sea sediments would be expected to contain ____.

• A) sand
• B) sand and ooze
• C) fine-grained clays and ooze
• D) limestone
• E) coral reefs

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