What is a main source of terrigenous sediments?
a. Volcanic eruptions
b. Rivers
c. Dust and ash
d. Cosmic dust
ANS: B
Terrigenous sediments are those derived from land. The erosion on land is carried down rivers to the
ocean. Information can be found in the section Sediments May be Classified by Source.
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