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Chapter 20 Ocean Basins

Chapter 20 Ocean Basins. Section 3 Ocean-floor Sediments Notes 20-3. Ocean-floor Sediments. Coarse gravel and sand are found close found close to the shore Heavier and harder to move Fine particles are carried farther into the deep ocean

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Ocean Sediments

Ocean Sediments. Types and Distribution. Ocean Sediments. Sediment: Defined as particles of organic or inorganic matter that accumulates in an unconsolidated form. Sources of Ocean Sediments Terrigenous : ( lithogenous ) 45 % of all ocean floor sediments.

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