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What do the sediments of the abyssal plains mostly consist of?

a. ooze
b. sand and gravel
c. mud
d. seashells

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Final answer:

The sediments of the abyssal plains mostly consist of ooze, which is a combination of muds and the shells of tiny sea creatures.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sediments of the abyssal plains mostly consist of ooze, which is a combination of muds and the shells of tiny sea creatures.

These sediments are thickest near the shore where they come off the continents in rivers and on wind currents.

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