The sediments that occur on the slope, rise, and deep ocean floor and originate in the ocean are called:
A) neritic sediments
B) pelagic sediments
C) terrigenous sediments
D) well-sorted sediments

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Pelagic sediments are considered to be those present on the continental slope, rise, and deep ocean floors. These sediments tend to be finer than those found on the continental shelf and include more biogenous sediments. Information can be found in the section Sediments May be Classified by Source.

The Sediments That Occur on the Slope, Rise, and Deep