A pelagic clay contains lots of material that settles to the seafloor through the water column and are:
A) less than 30% biogenous material.
B) more than 30% biogenous material.
C) more than 30% hydrogenous material.
D) less than 30% neritic material.
E) more than 30% neritic material.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pelagic clay is formed from the accumulation of tiny particles that settle through the water column from the surface. It is typically composed of less than 30% biogenous material, which comes from the shells and skeletons of marine organisms. The majority of pelagic clay is made up of inorganic compounds, such as volcanic ash and wind-blown dust, with some hydrogenous material mixed in. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

A Pelagic Clay Contains Lots of Material That Settles to the Seafloor