1. Concept map: Sediments
In the space below draw an example of a sediment sample that exhibits “graded bedding”. Graded bedding is often a result of________________ _________________ transporting sediments down submarine canyons and onto the continental rise.
Name the four types of marine sediment and their source.
Type:
Source:
Concept map:
Sediments
Put numbers beside the following sediments to put them in order from smallest to largest. (1=smallest 8=largest)
Course Sand
Boulder
Clay
Fine Sand
Silt
Cobble
Gravel/Granule
Which type of sediment is the most abundant by volume?
Which sediment type is the most abundant by area?
Which type of sediment is the least abundant?
Name three ways sediments are economically important. 1. 2. 3.
What are sediments?

2. Sediments can be classified based on:1. 2.
What is the name given to sediment on the continental shelf?
What is the name given to sediment on the continental slope, rise, and deep ocean floor?
Describe the Calcium Carbonate Compensation Depth (CCD) and why calcareous sediments dissolve below this depth.
Why do more silicious oozes accumulate in polar regions than calcareous oozes?
Why does no “marine snow” (which is created by organisms with calcium carbonate shells) accumulate in cold polar regions?
Name and describe three methods/tools scientists can use to study marine sediments.
Name:
Description:
Briefly describe what happens on the R/V JOIDES Resolution. We talked about this research vessel in class, and we watched two videos about life on board. Draw from those experiences to write the description.
How are marine sediments important to the following:
The Oil and Gas Industry:
Scientists studying Earth’s history and ancient climate:
What main tool would these scientist use?
Construction Workers/Road Builders
What is the explanation for large sediments found at the edge of the continental shelf in the Atlantic Ocean.
What are these sediments called?
Circle the words in bold that make the sentence below correct.
Smaller sediments typically tend to settle closer to shore/farther from shore because wave energy is higher/lower and the sediments are able to settle.