The Sediment Science Quiz
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Which of the following best describes sediment?

  • A substance that settles to the bottom of a liquid
  • A mineral or organic matter deposited by water, air, or ice (correct)
  • A type of rock formed by water, air, or ice
  • A material that can be studied through its texture, composition, provenance, and transport history

    • What contributes to the formation of sediment?

  • The rock cycle (correct)
  • The texture and composition of grains
  • The provenance of the material
  • The transport history

    • How can sediment be studied?

  • By its color and minerals present
  • By how it got to its current location (correct)
  • By its place of origin
  • By its size and shape of grains

    • What are the major sources of marine sediment classified by?

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