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A sediment sample dominated by microscopic lithogenous sediment grains would be classified as a ___________.

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A sediment sample dominated by microscopic lithogenous sediment grains would be classified as a pelagic deposit.
The word pelagic refers to the open seas and oceans, so these sediments can be found in such waters. It relates to rocks found deep in waters far from the shore.
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