Sediments on the deep-ocean floor are able to give information on the age and history of the surrounding continents and even the biological productivity of the water itself.

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There is a huge amount of knowledge that can be determined by looking at ocean sediments. Information can be found in the section The Topography of Deep-Ocean Basins Differs from That of the Continental Margins.

Sediments on the Deep-Ocean Floor Are Able to Give Information