Which Type of Sediment Is the Greatest Contributor, on a World

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which type of sediment is the greatest contributor, on a world scale, to the sediments of the neritic zone?

• A) Biogenous
• B) Terrigenous
• C) Hydrogenous
• D) Cosmogenous
• E) Volcanic

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Definitions:

Effort Justification

A special case of cognitive dissonance: inconsistency is experienced when a person makes a considerable effort to achieve a modest goal.

Exclusive Club

A private or restricted group that only allows membership based on certain criteria, often associated with high status or specific interests.

Initiation

The process or ceremony marking the admission of someone into a new role, status, or group, often involving specific rituals or tasks.

Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that inconsistency among beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors creates a feeling of discomfort, leading individuals to change one to resolve the dissonance.