The organisms in this photograph would most likely produce oceanic sediments that are:

A) calcareous.
B) cosmogenous.
C) lithogenous.
D) neritic.
E) siliceous.

Question

The organisms in this photograph would most likely produce oceanic sediments that are:

A) calcareous. 
B) cosmogenous. 
C) lithogenous. 
D) neritic. 
E) siliceous.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The organisms in the photograph appear to be microscopic shelled organisms known as foraminifera. Foraminifera are known to produce calcareous sediments, which are composed primarily of calcium carbonate. Therefore, the answer is calcareous (choice A).

The Organisms in This Photograph Would Most Likely Produce Oceanic