What Characterizes Deep Ocean Sediments

question 26

Multiple Choice

What characterizes deep ocean sediments?

• A) The sediments are well-sorted due to high energy fluctuations
• B) The sediments are well-sorted due to low energy fluctuations
• C) The sediments are poorly sorted due to high energy fluctuations
• D) The sediments are poorly sorted due to low energy fluctuations

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