The part of oceanic crust made up of pelagic and terrigenous sediment is:
A) layer 2.
B) layer 1.
C) layer 3.
D) composed mainly of basalt pillows.

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Layer 1 of oceanic crust is composed mainly of sediments, including pelagic and terrigenous sediment. Layer 2 is made up of basaltic lava flows, while layer 3 is composed of intrusive igneous rock (gabbro).

The Part of Oceanic Crust Made Up of Pelagic and Terrigenous