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Question
Name the three stages of lithification of Sedimentary rocks.
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Solution
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Compaction: The weight of overlying layers compresses the sediments, reducing pore spaces.
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Evaporation: Water is removed, leaving behind dissolved minerals.
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Cementation: Minerals like silica, calcium compounds, or iron bind the compacted sediments together, turning them into solid rock.
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