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GoldenLeif427

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North Carolina State University

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sediments oceanography geology earth science

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This document describes neritic and pelagic sediments, including their characteristics and distribution patterns. It details shallow-water deposits and deeper water deposits, highlighting their proximity to land and grain size.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Neritic Shallow-water deposits Close to land Dominantly lithogenous Typically deposited quickly Pelagic Deeper-water deposits Finer-grained sediments Depos...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Neritic Shallow-water deposits Close to land Dominantly lithogenous Typically deposited quickly Pelagic Deeper-water deposits Finer-grained sediments Deposited slowly 29 30

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