Which of the following lists,in proper sequential order,the steps leading to the formation of clastic sedimentary rock?
A)erosion,transportation,deposition,lithification
B)erosion,deposition,transportation,lithification
C)erosion,transportation,deposition,metamorphism
D)precipitation,settling,compaction,lithification
E)sedimentation,precipitation,lithification,erosion

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The sequence of steps leading to the formation of clastic sedimentary rock is erosion (breaking down of rocks into smaller fragments), transportation (movement of these fragments by wind or water), deposition (settling of these fragments in a new location), and lithification (compaction and cementation of the deposited material). Option A correctly presents these steps in the proper sequential order.

Which of the Following Lists,in Proper Sequential Order,the Steps Leading