Question : Terrigenous deposits are found in:
Option 1: deep sea plain
Option 2: ocean trenches
Option 3: rift valley
Option 4: continental shelf and slope
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Correct Answer: continental shelf and slope
Solution : The correct answer is continental shelf and slope .
Terrigenous deposits are mud, sand, gravel and volcanic materials deposits. These are found close to land on the continental shelf and continental slope. Terrestrial sediments eroded by water, wind, or ice are the primary sources of Terrigenous deposits. Terrigenous sediments account for a major portion of the salt in today's oceans.
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