In sedimentary rocks, lithification includes__________ .
A)cementation and weathering
B)crystallization and cooling
C)compaction and transportation
D)compaction and cementation

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Lithification in sedimentary rocks involves the processes of compaction, which involves the squeezing of sediment grains by the weight of overlying sediment or water, and cementation, which involves the precipitation of minerals in the pore spaces between sediment grains, binding them together to form a solid rock. Choice A is incorrect as weathering is not part of lithification, but rather a process that breaks down rocks into sediment. Choice B is incorrect as crystallization and cooling are processes associated with igneous rocks. Choice C involves transportation as part of lithification, which is not accurate as transportation is a process that occurs before sediment deposition and lithification.

In Sedimentary Rocks, Lithification Includes__________