Question

Which one of the following option is related to marine deposits?

Options

• Rivers, glaciers, remains of plants and animals
  
  

• Volcanic ash, continental shelf, remains of plants and animals
  
  

• Volcanic ash, lava, fine particles of soil
  
  

• Volcanic ash, remains of plants and animals, abyssal plains

Answer 1

Volcanic ash, lava, fine particles of soil.

Explanation:

Marine deposits are generally found on the continental shelf. These include the remains of plants and animals, soil particles, lava and volcanic ash. The mixture of these lies in the form of fine clay. These deposits are important to know more about marine life and minerals in the ocean bed.