Q. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Pelagic Deposits?

1. The red clay is the most widely spread pelagic deposit and covers 38% of the sea floor.
2. The chief constituents of red clay are silicon and aluminium dioxide.
3. The red clay covers more than half of the Pacific floor.

Select the correct code from the options given below:
Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: Pelagic deposits consist of fine materials formed of skeletons and shells of marine organisms and a few inorganic substances. They are generally blue, grey or red in colour.
The chief constituents of red clay are silicon and aluminium dioxide.
The red clay is the most widely spread pelagic deposit and covers 38% of the sea floor. The red clay covers more than half of the Pacific floor