Sand, Silt, and Clay That Erodes from the Continents and Is

question 59

Multiple Choice

Sand, silt, and clay that erodes from the continents and is carried to the deep seafloor is called ____.

• A) zooplankton
• B) terrigenous sediment
• C) pelagic sediment
• D) pillow basalt

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Definitions:

Indigenous Peoples

Ethnically distinct groups that have maintained traditional ways of living, often connected to specific territories prior to colonization or modern state formation.

Ethnocentrism

The belief that the ways of one's own culture are the only proper ones.

Groups

Collections of individuals who interact with one another, sharing common interests or goals within a society or community.

Defining Themselves

The process by which individuals or groups identify and articulate their own distinctive characteristics and values.