Red clay obtains its characteristic color from
A) the remains of bottom organisms.
B) the oxidation of iron.
C) the silica liberated from diatoms.
D) calcium carbonate.
E) bacteria of the deep sea.
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A)
Q37: The seafloor tends to be more flat
Q38: The deep ocean basins or areas with
Q39: Turbidity currents produce some
A) trenches.
B) abyssal hills.
C)
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Q43: Which of the following is least likely
Q44: Turbidites are
A) graded sequence of sediments.
B) found
Q45: The silica rich oozes of the Pacific
Q46: Diatomaceous sediments are
A) oozes.
B) found below 4500m.
C)
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