Q. Consider the following ocean deposits on ocean floor: - Green muds
- Black muds
- Red muds
Which of the above is/are terrigenous deposit(s)?
Answer:
1, 2 & 3
Notes: The terrigenous deposits are mainly found on the continental shelves and slopes and mainly consist of sediments derived from wear & tear of the rock material, sand, mud, and silt carried to sea by rivers.