Detrital sedimentary rocks can undergo lithification by ____.
A)precipitation
B)transpiration
C)dissolution
D)cementation
E)evaporation

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Detrital sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sedimentary particles that come from pre-existing rocks. Lithification is the process by which these sediments are compacted and cemented together to form solid rocks. Cementation is the process by which minerals precipitate and then fill in the spaces between sedimentary particles, binding them together and forming a solid mass. Therefore, the best choice for lithification of detrital sedimentary rocks is option D, cementation.

Detrital Sedimentary Rocks Can Undergo Lithification by ____