Question 1

Manganese and phosphorite nodules can only be observed in areas of high sediment accumulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The ____ has/have a low ratio of volume in comparison to its area in the ocean.

Accepted Answer

A)   Continental shelves
B)   Submarine canyons
C)   Continental rises
D)   Deep ocean floor

Question 3

Calcareous oozes form much slower than siliceous oozes based on the rate their components dissolve in seawater.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Lithification is a process that is often pressure induced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Why is the study of sediments so important? What kind of information can be discovered by studying sediments? How have tools and equipment evolved to expand the study of sediments?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

What is the distribution of neritic sediments, by size, from the shoreline outward towards the deep ocean? What facilitates the movement of each size of sediment?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

An area is found to have a high rate of erosion. What kind of sediment is likely to be in the surrounding waters?

Accepted Answer

A)   Well-sorted sediments
B)   Poorly-sorted sediments
C)   One size of sediment
D)   Course grained sediments

Question 8

The Pacific has a thinner layer of pelagic sediments than the Atlantic due to fewer rivers and an increase in trenches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the calcium carbonate compensation depth?

Accepted Answer

A)   The depth at which calcium carbonate begins to precipitate into a solid.
B)   The depth at which a calcareous ooze can start forming.
C)   The depth at which calcium carbonate starts to dissolve.
D)   The depth at which seawater becomes less acidic.

Question 10

What statement is true of biogenous and terrigenous sediments?

Accepted Answer

A)   Biogenous sediments comprise a larger area than terrigenous sediments.
B)   Biogenous sediments cover more volume than terrigenous sediments.
C)   Terrigenous sediments make up a larger area than biogenous sediments.
D)   Terrigenous and biogenous sediments are equal in area and volume.

Exam 5: Ocean Sediments

The ____ has/have a low ratio of volume in comparison to its area in the ocean.

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What is the distribution of neritic sediments, by size, from the shoreline outward towards the deep ocean? What facilitates the movement of each size of sediment?

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Lithification is a process that is often pressure induced.

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Calcareous oozes form much slower than siliceous oozes based on the rate their components dissolve in seawater.

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What is the calcium carbonate compensation depth?

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An area is found to have a high rate of erosion. What kind of sediment is likely to be in the surrounding waters?

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The Pacific has a thinner layer of pelagic sediments than the Atlantic due to fewer rivers and an increase in trenches.

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Why is the study of sediments so important? What kind of information can be discovered by studying sediments? How have tools and equipment evolved to expand the study of sediments?

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Manganese and phosphorite nodules can only be observed in areas of high sediment accumulation.

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What statement is true of biogenous and terrigenous sediments?

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Exam 5: Ocean Sediments

The ____ has/have a low ratio of volume in comparison to its area in the ocean.

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What is the distribution of neritic sediments, by size, from the shoreline outward towards the deep ocean? What facilitates the movement of each size of sediment?

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Lithification is a process that is often pressure induced.

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Calcareous oozes form much slower than siliceous oozes based on the rate their components dissolve in seawater.

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What is the calcium carbonate compensation depth?

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An area is found to have a high rate of erosion. What kind of sediment is likely to be in the surrounding waters?

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The Pacific has a thinner layer of pelagic sediments than the Atlantic due to fewer rivers and an increase in trenches.

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Why is the study of sediments so important? What kind of information can be discovered by studying sediments? How have tools and equipment evolved to expand the study of sediments?

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Manganese and phosphorite nodules can only be observed in areas of high sediment accumulation.

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What statement is true of biogenous and terrigenous sediments?

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