What Is the Definition of Lithification

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Multiple Choice

What is the definition of lithification?

• A)The breakdown of materials due to exposure to the elements
• B)The process by which sediments are made into rock
• C)The transportation of sediments from their place of origin
• D)The crystallization of minerals through cooling

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