Sediment Sorting and Selective Concentration of Minerals Via Currents in a Coastal

question 25

Multiple Choice

Sediment sorting and selective concentration of minerals via currents in a coastal environment that are mechanically concentrated by water are called

• A) Hydrothermal deposits.
• B) Ore deposits.
• C) Placer deposits.
• D) Metasomatic deposits.

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Definitions:

Sodium Ions

Positively charged atoms of sodium that play critical roles in the body, including regulating blood pressure, fluid balance, and nerve function.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, acting as a cushion for the brain's cortex, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain inside the skull.

Saltatory Transmission

The rapid propagation of nerve impulses along myelinated axons from one Node of Ranvier to the next, increasing the speed of electrical signal transmission.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system comprising the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out information to the rest of the body.