Ocean Deposits


  1. Match List - I (Deposits) with List - II (Locations) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
    List - IList - II
    F. Silt1.Continental shelves
    G. B. Red day2.Oceanic plains
    H. Ooze3.Continental slopes
    J. Gravel4.Oceanic deeps
    Code :
    FGHJ
    A.2134
    B.3421
    C.2431
    D.3124









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    Correct Option: B

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  1. A very fine textured pelagic deposits









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    Correct Option: A

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  1. Consider the following statements
    1. Hydrogenous deposits are formed very slowly.
    2. Phosphorites are found either in the form of nodules or in the form of thin crust.
    3. Glauconite is a biogenous sediment.
    Which of these are correct









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    Correct Option: B

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  1. In vertical distribution of ocean deposits, which is the correct sequence (from oceanic sea towards bottom) of the following deposits
    1. Calcareous oozes
    2. Siliceous oozes
    3. Terrigenous deposits
    4. Red clay
    Select the correct answer using the code given below









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    NA

    Correct Option: B

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  1. Match List - I (Ocean Deposit or Organic Remain) with Match List - II (Origin of Organic Remain) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists
    List - IList - II
    F. Neritic remains1.Shells of Planktonic mollusks
    G. Pelagic remains2.Microscopic plant shells
    H. Pteropod ooze3.Dead skeletons of marine animals and plants
    J. Diatom ooze4.A type of algae
    5. Shells of various
    Code :
    FGHJ
    A.1452
    B.3214
    C.1254
    D.3412









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    Correct Option: B

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