Ocean Deposits
- 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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- 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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Correct Option: B
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- Match List - I (Deposits) with List - II (Locations) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
Code :List - I List - II F. Silt 1. Continental shelves G. B. Red day 2. Oceanic plains H. Ooze 3. Continental slopes J. Gravel 4. Oceanic deeps F G H J A. 2 1 3 4 B. 3 4 2 1 C. 2 4 3 1 D. 3 1 2 4
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- Match List - I (Sediment type) with List - II (Example) and select the correct answer using the Code given below the lists
Code :List - I List - II F. Terrigenous 1. Calcareous oozes G. Biogenous 2. Quartz and clay H. Hydrogenous 3. Tektite spheres J. Comogenous 4. Manganese nodules F G H J A. 2 4 1 3 B. 2 1 4 3 C. 3 1 4 2 D. 3 4 1 2
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- 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
Code :List - I List - II F. Neritic remains 1. Shells of Planktonic mollusks G. Pelagic remains 2. Microscopic plant shells H. Pteropod ooze 3. Dead skeletons of marine animals and plants J. Diatom ooze 4. A type of algae 5. Shells of various F G H J A. 1 4 5 2 B. 3 2 1 4 C. 1 2 5 4 D. 3 4 1 2
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