Question

Name the three stages of lithification of Sedimentary rocks.

Answer 1

Answer:

Sedimentary rocks are the product of 1) weathering of preexisting rocks, 2) transport of the weathering products, 3) deposition of the material, followed by 4) compaction, and 5) cementation of the sediment to form a rock. The latter two steps are called lithification.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

1 weathering of rocks and transport of the products

2 deposition and compaction of the products,

3 cementation of the products to form the rock

Explanation:

Sedimentary rocks are the product of 1) weathering of preexisting rocks, 2) transport of the weathering products, 3) deposition of the material, followed by 4) compaction, and 5) cementation of the sediment to form a rock. The latter two steps are called lithification.