What is an example of terrigenous sediment?
A) Diatomaceous earth
B) Manganese nodules
C) Oolite sand
D) Quartz

Name: What is an example of terrigenous sediment? A) Diatomaceous earth B) Manganese nodules C) Oolite sand D) Quartz
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Terrigenous sediments are derived from the land. Most are components from granite which is the source of quartz, clay, and estuarine mud. Information can be found in the section Sediments May be Classified by Source.

What Is an Example of Terrigenous Sediment