Diagenesis Refers to ________

question 11

Multiple Choice

Diagenesis refers to ________.

• A)the development of layering within sedimentary rocks
• B)the act of deposition of sediment that will ultimately form sedimentary rock
• C)physical and chemical alterations,including compaction and cementation,that occur as sediment is transformed into rock
• D)the natural process of separating sediment by grain size

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Definitions:

Free Cash Flow

The cash that a company generates after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and maintain its capital assets.

Expansionary Gaps

Situations where actual GDP exceeds potential GDP, leading to inflationary pressure due to high demand.

Contractionary Gaps

Contractionary gaps occur when an economy’s actual output is lower than its potential output, often leading to unemployment and underutilized resources.

Aggregate Demand

The total demand for all goods and services within an economy at various price levels, in a given time period.