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Ocean Systems
extra credit, exam 2
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Geology
Undergraduate 3
04/25/2010

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terrigenous sediments
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originates on continents and islands
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biogenous sediments
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siliceous and calcareous oozes
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hydrogenous
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minerals precipitated directly from sea water
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cosmogenous sediments
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extraterrestrial orgin
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pelagic sediments
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deep ocean sediments
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