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What is the process called in which pressure on sediment causes clasts to stick together?

A. compaction
B. cementation
C. deposition

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Answer:

B. Cementation

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The thing that causes rocks to stick together is called cement — The mineral that’s holds them together.

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Answer:As sediment deposition builds up, the overburden (or 'lithostatic') pressure squeezes the sediment into layered solids in a process known as lithification ('rock formation') and the original connate fluids are expelled.

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i really don't know the letter answer for it. but i hope this will help.

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