Which is not a common particle size for most marine sediments?

a. Clay
b. Silt
c. Sand
d. Pebbles


ANS: D
There are large ranges of sizes in sediments. Most marine sediments are comprised of finer particles
like clay, silt, and sand. These particles are easily transported throughout the ocean. Information can be
found in the section Sediments May Be Classified by Particle Size.

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