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In what two ways does sediment turns into sedimentary rock?
The two ways of sediment turning into sedimentary rock.
Answer to Problem 10TE
The transformation of sediments into sedimentary rocks are: compaction and cementation.
Explanation of Solution
The sediments that transport with air, water, ice and get deposited, then the rocks formed are called sedimentary rocks. Sedimentary rocks are formed when sediments come in suspension due to the effect of weathering. When these suspended sediments flow with air, water, or ice from one place to another, they get deposited. They are deposited in layers horizontally.
As the deposited layers increase, the weight of the superimposing sediments creates compaction. The compaction expel out the water through the voids between the sediment particles. Then the dissolved composites in residual pore, water precipitate and get mixed with mineral material, developing a cementing agent.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the transformation of sediments into sedimentary rocks are: compaction and cementation.
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