Chapter 5

Which is classified as comsogenous sediment?

Microtekities

Which oceanographic sampling device played a large role in verifying the plate tectonic theory?

Piston corer

An area that experiences a high rate of erosion, such as a near shore cliff, will have which type of sediments in the surrounding waters?

Poorly-sorted sediments

What type of marine sediment is derived from igneous rock?

Terrigenous

Which particle size is transported the farthest by waves and currents?

Clay

An abundance of foraminifera shells would be described as what type of sediment?

Calcareous ooze

Which is an example of an evaporite?

Calcium carbonate

The _____ comprise the highest percent of ocean area, but contain the lowest percent sediment volume.

Deep-ocean floor

A poorly-sorted sediment would most likely be found in a(n) _____?

Eroding shore cliff

Deep-sea drilling helped to give rise to the science of_____.

Paleoceanography