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

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Lithification in sedimentary rocks involves the processes of compaction, where sediment grains are squeezed together by the weight of overlying material, and cementation, where minerals precipitate from groundwater and bind the sediment grains together.

In Sedimentary Rocks, Lithification Includes _________