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An abundance of foraminifera shells would be described as what type of sediment?
  a. turbidic sediment
  b. calcareous ooze
  c. siliceous ooze
  d. evaporitic sediment
  e. diatomaceous earth



Question 2

Which deposits are the result of gravity-propelled currents that produce graded layers of sediment deposits?
  a. oozes
  b. lithified nodules
  c. tektites
  d. oolites
  e. turbidites




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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

e





 

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