Why Do Small Particles Descend to the Seafloor at Rates

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why do small particles descend to the seafloor at rates exceeding expectation?

• A) The particles attract each other
• B) The particles increase their density
• C) The particles are incorporated into the fecal pellets of small animals
• D) The particles attract each other and the particles are incorporated into the fecal pellets of small animals
• E) The particles attract each other, the particles increase their density, and the particles are incorporated into the fecal pellets of small animals

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