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naturalchemist

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How are oozes different from abyssal clays?
 
  a) Oozes and abyssal clays are essentially the same.
  b) Oozes are at least 30 biogenous test material while abyssal clays are at least 70 fine, clay-sized particles from the continent.
  c) Abyssal clays are at least 30 biogenous test material while oozes are at least 70 fine, clay-sized particles from the continent.
  d) Abyssal clays are glacial deposits, while oozes are turbidite deposits.

Question 2

What is the primary difference between pelagic environment zones below the photic zone?
 
  a) Increasing pressure with increasing depth
  b) Decreasing oxygen with increasing depth
  c) Decreasing light with increasing depth
  d) Increase in salinity with decreasing temperature
  e) Decreasing food abundance with increasing depth


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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


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