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The tidal waves portrayed to the general public are not true tidal waves.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Describe neritic sediments and explain what you would expect in the composition of a typical neritic sample.



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Neritic sediments are those that form and are found on the continental shelves that line the Earth's continents. Because of the proximity to the continents, most neritic sediments are terrigenous in origins; sediments are eroded from the land and carried to the ocean in rivers and streams. Once in the ocean, currents and wave action distribute sand and larger particles along the coast. Smaller particles such as clays and silts are transported offshore and are deposited on the ocean floor in deeper waters. Neritic sediments may also contain biogenous oozes in highly productive regions (that is, where lots of microorganisms grow). Additionally, in polar regions, icebergs can transport mixtures of rocks, gravel, sand, and silt onto the continental margins.



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