The deep-sea floor is characterized by sediment dominated by:
A) fine dust and the remains of single-celled organisms
B) silt and sand derived from rivers and streams
C) calcite mud and other material derived from coral reefs

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The deep-sea floor is primarily characterized by fine dust and the remains of single-celled organisms, such as foraminifera and diatoms, which settle down from the upper layers of the ocean.

The Deep-Sea Floor Is Characterized by Sediment Dominated By