Question

multiple choice question
rivers such as the ganges and yellow carry a tremendous amount of sediment to the continental shelf every year. annual neritic sedimentation rates such as this can be a high as ______.

○ 80 centimeters
○ 8 meters
○ 80 meters

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the sedimentation rates of large rivers like the Ganges and Yellow River. Geological knowledge about neritic (near - shore) sedimentation shows that while these rivers carry a lot of sediment, an annual rate of 8 meters or 80 meters is extremely high and not realistic for annual deposition. 80 centimeters is a more reasonable estimate for the annual neritic sedimentation rate from such large sediment - carrying rivers.

Answer:

A. 80 centimeters