The Change from a Sediment to a Sedimentary Rock Typically

question 112

Multiple Choice

The change from a sediment to a sedimentary rock typically involves________ .

• A) metamorphism
• B) relieving pressure on the sediment
• C) burying the sediment
• D) melting

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