What is lithogenous sediment?
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The question is asking for a definition or explanation of lithogenous sediment, which is a geological term relating to a type of sediment derived from the weathering and erosion of rocks.
Answer
Sediment derived from weathered rocks transported to the ocean.
Lithogenous sediments are derived from the weathering and erosion of preexisting rocks and are transported to the ocean via wind, rivers, ice, and other means.
Answer for screen readers
Lithogenous sediments are derived from the weathering and erosion of preexisting rocks and are transported to the ocean via wind, rivers, ice, and other means.
More Information
Lithogenous sediments can range in size from microscopic clays to large boulders and are primarily composed of small rock fragments.
Sources
- 6.4: Lithogenous Sediments - Geosciences LibreTexts - geo.libretexts.org
- Chapter 6 - Marine Sediments - gotbooks.miracosta.edu
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