The particles found in some sediment that suggests that an extraterrestrial impact event are:
A)tektites.
B)oozes.
C)clays.
D)silt.
E)evaporites.

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Tektites are glassy objects that are formed during an impact event when the high temperatures and pressures melt and vaporize the target rocks and the impactor itself. Tektites are often found in sediments associated with impact structures and are considered strong evidence for an extraterrestrial impact event.

The Particles Found in Some Sediment That Suggests That an Extraterrestrial