What statement is true of biogenous and terrigenous sediments?
a. Biogenous sediments comprise a larger area than terrigenous sediments.
b. Biogenous sediments cover more volume than terrigenous sediments.
c. Terrigenous sediments make up a larger area than biogenous sediments.
d. Terrigenous and biogenous sediments are equal in area and volume.
ANS: A
Although biogenous sediments cover a larger area, terrigenous sediments have a greater volume.
Terrigenous sediments are considered to be the most abundant. Information can be found in the section
Sediments May be Classified by Source.
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