Which type of sediment undergoes the most compaction as it lithifies to sedimentary rocks?
A)marine mud
B)coarse gravel
C)desert dune sand
D)reef limestone

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Marine mud undergoes the most compaction as it lithifies to sedimentary rocks because it is composed of small particles that can be tightly packed together, leaving little or no space between the grains. This results in the maximum reduction of volume during compaction. Coarse gravel, desert dune sand, and reef limestone all have larger sized particles and therefore undergo less compaction during lithification.

Which Type of Sediment Undergoes the Most Compaction as It