The common source of pressure during compaction of sediments is ________.
A) the weight of the sediments deposited above the compacting sediments
B) the pressure of the sediments pushing the compacting sediments out of the way during deposition
C) the weight of the compacting sediments causing internal pressure
D) the weight of water above the sediments after they are deposited
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