______ is the shift to a tighter packing of sediment grains due to the weight of overburden.
A) Cementation
B) Recrystallization
C) Preservation
D) Compaction
E) Deposition

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Compaction is the process of sediment grains being compressed closer together due to the weight of overlying sediments. This can result in the reduction of pore space between the grains and the expulsion of water and air.

______ Is the Shift to a Tighter Packing of Sediment