Sand, Silt, and Clay That Erodes from the Continents and Is

question 59

Multiple Choice

Sand, silt, and clay that erodes from the continents and is carried to the deep seafloor is called ____.

• A) zooplankton
• B) terrigenous sediment
• C) pelagic sediment
• D) pillow basalt

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