Where does most of the sediment on the Pacific coast originate from?
a. Granite rock
b. Biological productivity
c. Basalt Rock
d. Lava
ANS: A
The particles that make up sand on the Pacific coast are dominated by quartz and feldspar. These
components are derived from granite rock. Information can be found in the section Characteristics of
U.S. Coasts
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