Question

The first step in turning a rock into a sediment is ________. Select one:

Answer 1

Answer:

The first step in turning a rock into a sediment is Compaction .

Explanation:

Lithification is a process of changing rock into sediments. There are two steps for a rock to lithify. These steps are as follows

• The first step of lithification is compaction where sediments are erosed together by weight of the it. Thus, the upper layers of sediments causes compaction of lower layers.
• The next process of lithification is cementation. In this fluids fill the space between the loose particles.

Hence, the first step for turning rock into sediments is compaction.