What characterizes deep ocean sediments?
A) The sediments are well-sorted due to high energy fluctuations
B) The sediments are well-sorted due to low energy fluctuations
C) The sediments are poorly sorted due to high energy fluctuations
D) The sediments are poorly sorted due to low energy fluctuations

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Well-sorted sediments are those composed of mostly one size of particle and are common in the deep ocean. Sorting is a function of the energy in an environment. Well-sorted sediments are found in areas with limited energy. Poorly formed sediments are found in areas where there is a lot of energy in the form of waves, tides, and currents. Information can be found in the section Sediments May Be Classified by Particle Size.

What Characterizes Deep Ocean Sediments