Ocean Deposits
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Geography
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Learn the Theory
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Revise & Test
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What to Focus On
- Ocean deposits are materials that settle on the ocean floor.
- Also known as marine sediments.
- Provide clues about Earth's geological and climate history.
- Terrigenous origin: materials from land carried by rivers, wind, and glaciers.
- Volcanic sediments: ash and debris from volcanic eruptions.
- Marine organisms: shells and skeletons of plankton and other sea creatures.
- Two main types: Terrigenous (land origin) and Pelagic (deep sea origin).
- Terrigenous deposits: gravel, sand, silt, clay, and mud (blue, red, green).
- Pelagic deposits: red clay (inorganic) and oozes (organic).
Common Mistakes to Avoid
All ocean sediments come from rivers and land erosion.
Pelagic deposits are found near the coast.
Red clay is red because of iron-rich river sediments.
Memory Tips
Definition of Ocean Deposits
Seven Sources of Ocean Deposits
Terrigenous Deposits
Pelagic Deposits
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