All of the following statements are true of ocean sediments except:
A)ocean sediments are thickest in pelagic waters overlying the oceanic ridges.
B)ocean sediments can include the fossilized remains of ancient marine life.
C)ocean sediments may form from the remains of living organisms falling to the ocean floor.
D)ocean sediments include the remains of ancient rocks of cosmic origin.
E)ocean sediments may be composed of chemical precipitates such as calcium carbonate or manganese dioxide.

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Ocean sediments are typically thinnest over the oceanic ridges due to the relatively young age of the oceanic crust in these areas and the high levels of tectonic activity, which do not allow for significant sediment accumulation.

All of the Following Statements Are True of Ocean Sediments