Which of the Following Is the Most Abundant Sediment in Neritic

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most abundant sediment in neritic deposits?

• A) terrigenous sediments
• B) biogenous sediments
• C) hydrogenous (or authigenic) sediments
• D) cosmogenous sediments

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Definitions:

Tracheids

Long, narrow water-conducting cells found in the xylem of vascular plants, contributing to the transport of water and minerals.

Vessel Elements

Components of the xylem in plants, responsible for conducting water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Developing Root

The growth phase of a plant's root system which involves the formation, elongation, and differentiation of root cells and structures.

Developing Fruit

The growth phase of a fruit from fertilization of the ovary in plants to maturity, involving physiological and biochemical changes.