The process where dissolved minerals (such as quartz) precipitate within the pore spaces of sediment creating a gluey material leading to the binding of the sediment is called
A) Compaction.
B) Cementation.
C) Weathering.
D) Recrystallization.

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals (such as quartz) precipitate within the pore spaces of sediment creating a gluey material leading to the binding of the sediment.

The Process Where Dissolved Minerals (Such as Quartz) Precipitate Within