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He two main processes that occur in the final formation of sedimentary rocks are

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Answer: Compaction and Cementation.

Explanation. Compaction occurs when the weight of overlying sediment compresses the sediment grains and reduces the amount of pore space between them, resulting in a more tightly packed sedimentary rock. Cementation occurs when mineral-rich groundwater moves through the pore spaces of the sediment, depositing minerals that bind the sediment grains together and form a solid rock.

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