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OBJ: Describe different kinds of ocean sediments.
II. Eroded Rock Sediments - most of the sediments near the shore are eroded rock
particles.
- rivers carry rock particles to the ocean
- waves and wind break off rock particles
- the sediments gradually spread out over the ocean
floor.
- large particles stay close to the shore
- small particles settle farther from shore