Lithification in Geology

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What is lithification in geology?

The transformation of igneous rocks into sedimentary rocks

The breakdown of existing rocks into smaller fragments

The process of forming new sedimentary rock (correct)

The movement of rocks from one location to another

Which process is NOT involved in lithification?

Recrystallization

Cementation

Melting (correct)

Erosion

What are clastic sedimentary rocks formed from?

Precipitation of chemical compounds out of water

Breakdown of igneous rocks

Cementation of individual rocks and stones (correct)

Formation of precipitate from plants and aquatic organisms

How do chemical sedimentary rocks form?

Precipitation of chemical compounds out of water Signup and view all the answers

What role does lithification play in the rock cycle?

Formation of new sedimentary rocks Signup and view all the answers

What process is responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks like salt, gypsum, and limestone?

Cementation Signup and view all the answers

Where are many sources of common table salt derived from?

Cementation and the formation of sodium chloride deposits Signup and view all the answers

In what types of areas are sodium chloride deposits often found?

Areas where ancient bodies of water were once located Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between recrystallization and cementation?

The involvement of biological sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of calcium ions and other crystalline structures involved in recrystallization?

Biological skeletons and shells Signup and view all the answers

What are the three processes involved in the final step of sedimentary rock formation known as lithification?

Compaction, cementation, and recrystallization Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step involved in the rock cycle according to the text?

Weathering Signup and view all the answers

During which lithification process do dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment grains together?

Cementation Signup and view all the answers

What happens to loose sediments during the compaction process of lithification?

They accumulate and become buried under other sediments Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sedimentary rock is formed by compaction according to the text?

Sandstone Signup and view all the answers

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