What are the four different types of sediments classified by source in the order of their abundance (most plentiful first)

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The four different types of sediments classified by source in the order of their abundance are

  • cosmogenous
  • volcanogenous
  • terrigenous
  • biogenous

This is further explained below.

What is Sediment?

Generally, Sediment is defined as a solid substance that has been transported and then deposited elsewhere. Rocks and minerals, as well as the decayed remnants of plants and animals, may all be found in sediment.

In conclusion,  Sediment may be classified as either cosmogenous (originating from space), volcanogenous (volcanic ash), terrigenous (originating from erosion of continents and river runoff), or biogenous (originating from living organisms) (skeletons of marine creatures).

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