What characterizes deep ocean sediments?

a. The sediments are well-sorted due to high energy fluctuations
b. The sediments are well-sorted due to low energy fluctuations
c. The sediments are poorly sorted due to high energy fluctuations
d. The sediments are poorly sorted due to low energy fluctuations


ANS: B
Well-sorted sediments are those composed of mostly one size of particle and are common in the deep
ocean. Sorting is a function of the energy in an environment. Well-sorted sediments are found in areas
with limited energy. Poorly formed sediments are found in areas where there is a lot of energy in the
form of waves, tides, and currents. Information can be found in the section Sediments May Be
Classified by Particle Size.

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