Sediments Derived from Pre-Existing Rocks on Land Are Called

question 41

Multiple Choice

Sediments derived from pre-existing rocks on land are called:

• A)cosmogenous.
• B)biogenous.
• C)hydrogenous.
• D)lithogenous.
• E)volcanogenic.

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Definitions:

Ozone Layer

The ozone layer is a stratospheric layer rich in ozone, which protects life on Earth by absorbing the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

Organic Life

Refers to life forms that are based on carbon compounds, which includes all living organisms on Earth.

Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence of an organism that can lead to differences in physical traits or susceptibility to certain diseases.

Genetic Material

The molecules (DNA or RNA) that carry genetic information essential for inheritance, cell function, and organism development.