Loose sand on the continental shelf or shelf slope that becomes unstable and flows downslope as a thick slurry of sediment and water is known as:
A) a turbidity current
B) a sandslide
C) an avulsion event
D) a marine sandstorm

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A turbidity current is a rapid, downhill flow of water caused by increased density due to high amounts of sediment. When loose sand on the continental shelf or slope becomes unstable, it can trigger such a current, flowing downslope as a thick slurry of sediment and water.

Loose Sand on the Continental Shelf or Shelf Slope That