Compared to Earth's Crust as a Whole, the Sedimentary Rocks

question 132

Multiple Choice

Compared to Earth's crust as a whole, the sedimentary rocks beneath the ocean bottoms are ________.

• A) very thin
• B) not commonly found
• C) laid down vertically instead of horizontally
• D) much sandier
• E) found almost as deep as is the Moho

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