Question

Which of the following represents the correct order of the processes responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?

A. erosion, weathering, compaction, cementation, deposition
B. compaction, cementation, deposition, weathering, erosion
C. deposition, cementation, compaction, erosion, weathering
D. weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation

Answer 1

Answer: D. weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation

Step-by-step explanation:

Sedimentary rocks can be define as the types of rock that can be formed by the deposition of small particles and further cementation of mineral or organic materials being added up by the animals, and plant matter.

The process of formation of the sedimentary rocks includes weathering that is the rocks disintegrates into small particles, the small particles erode and moves to other locations, these materials deposits at other locations, these materials are buried under pressure of rocks lying above them and become compact and cementation takes place due to pressure which give these materials the shape of the rocks.

Answer 2

I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is option D. The correct order of the processes responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks would be weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation. Hope this answers the question.