All of the following are true concerning neritic sediment deposits except: A) contain coarse-grained sand and rock fragments in the sediments. B) contain sediments of lithogenous origin. C) contain sediments transported from rivers onto the continental shelf. D) form in shallow coastal waters. E) primarily composed of calcareous deposits of biological origin.

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Neritic sediment deposits are primarily composed of lithogenous (from land) and/or biogenous (from marine organisms) material. While they do contain coarse-grained sand and rock fragments, they typically do not contain as much as sediment deposits found in deeper ocean basins. Sediments transported from rivers onto the continental shelf are also commonly found in neritic sediment deposits. However, the statement "primarily composed of calcareous deposits of biological origin" is not true as neritic sediments also contain siliceous and other biogenous materials.

All of the Following Are true Concerning Neritic Sediment Deposits