The compression of small biological particles into fecal pellets increases the rate at which they sink to
the bottom Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
The process that compresses the biological particles into fecal pellets allows sediments that would
normally need 20 to 50 years to sink to the bottom in as little as two weeks. Information can be found
in the section Pelagic Sediments Vary in Composition and Thickness
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