GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Sedimentary rocks are the product of 1) weathering of preexisting rocks, 2) transport of the weathering products, 3) deposition of the material, followed by 4) compaction, and 5) cementation of the sediment to form a rock. The latter two steps are called lithification.

Detailed explanation-2: -As the sediments are buried they get compacted as more and more material is deposited on top. Eventually the sediments will become so dense that they would essentially form a rock. This process is known as lithification.

Detailed explanation-3: -Precipitation and lithification are processes that build new rocks or minerals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Igneous rocks can become sedimentary rocks by weathering, erosion, deposition, and compaction. Igneous rock at Earth’s surface breaks down into sediments by weathering. Erosion carries the sediments and deposits them in layers.

Detailed explanation-5: -Weathering, erosion, and deposition are the processes that break rock down into sediment at the Earth’s surface. Wind, rain, running water, and ice commonly take part in these processes. Compaction and cementation-also known as lithification-is the process of loose sediments being formed into sedimentary rocks.