__________ is the process of forming sedimentary rock from sediments.
A)Cementation
B)Lithification
C)Crystallization
D)Oxidation

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Lithification is the process by which sediments are compacted and cemented together to form sedimentary rock. Cementation (choice A) is one part of lithification, where minerals precipitate and bind the grains of sediment together. Crystallization (choice C) refers to the formation of crystals within rocks through the process of cooling and solidification of magma or lava. Oxidation (choice D) is a chemical reaction in which an element loses electrons and increases its positive charge, but this does not relate to the process of forming sedimentary rock.

__________ Is the Process of Forming Sedimentary Rock from Sediments