Match the type of sediment with its most closely associated source.
-Hydrogenous
A)seawater chemical processes
B)land erosion processes
C)from living organisms
D)from outer space

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Hydrogenous sediments are formed from chemical precipitation in seawater, such as the accumulation of mineral particles like manganese nodules.

Answer: C
 Biogenic sediments are composed of materials sourced from living organisms, including plant matter, shells, and animal remains.

Answer: D
 Cosmogenous sediments originate from outer space, primarily from meteorites and cosmic dust.

Answer: B
 Terrigenous sediments are formed from land erosion processes, such as the weathering of rocks and soil, and the transportation of sediment by wind, water or ice.

Match the Type of Sediment with Its Most Closely Associated