Most of the Minerals Found in the Sand of Continental

question 11

Multiple Choice

Most of the minerals found in the sand of continental beaches are supplied by:

• A) erosion of local coastal cliffs.
• B) currents from the deep ocean floor.
• C) glacial processes.
• D) rivers and streams.

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Definitions:

Extracellular Anion

A negatively charged ion located outside the cell in the extracellular fluid, which helps maintain the cell's electrochemical gradient and osmotic pressure.

Sweat Production

The process by which the sweat glands produce sweat, a fluid consisting of water, salts, and other substances, to cool the body down.

Na+

Sodium ions, essential electrolytes in the body that play critical roles in fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contractions.

Urine

A liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and many animals, which is excreted by the kidneys through the urinary system.