Gritty deposits of diatom cell walls, used in polishing and filtering oils, are called:
ADiatomaceous earth
BCoral limestone bed
CVolcanic ash layer
DSilt loam deposit
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Diatomaceous earth
1. They built up over billions of years.
2. This is diatomaceous earth.
3. Diatoms are the chief producers in oceans.
_Source: syllabus Biology, Chapter 2, Biological Classification._
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