Which one of the following is not typical of sandy turbidite deposits?
A) Within a depositional layer, they show graded bedding but little stratification.
B) They form very gently sloping deep- sea fans at the mouths of submarine canyons.
C) They occur on the continental shelf in cross- stratified dunes with very low silt and clay contents.
D) They contain land- derived and shallow- water fossil materials, even deposited in deep waters.

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Sandy turbidite deposits are typically found in deep-sea environments, such as at the base of continental slopes, rather than on the continental shelf in cross-stratified dunes. Turbidites are formed by underwater avalanches (turbidity currents) that carry sediment down continental slopes, depositing them in deep-sea fans, not in shallow water environments like continental shelves.

Which One of the Following Is Not Typical of Sandy