Sand, silt, and clay that erodes from the continents and is carried to the deep seafloor is called ____.
A) zooplankton
B) terrigenous sediment
C) pelagic sediment
D) pillow basalt

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Terrigenous sediment consists of the material that comes from the landmasses and is transported to the deep seafloor by winds, rivers, and other means of erosion. Sand, silt, and clay are all examples of terrigenous sediment. Zooplankton is a type of marine organism that lives in the water column, while pelagic sediment refers to the material that originates from the open ocean, such as shells and skeletal debris. Pillow basalt is a type of volcanic rock that forms from underwater volcanic activity and is not related to sedimentation.

Sand, Silt, and Clay That Erodes from the Continents and Is