Question

Which of the following represents the correct order of the processes responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?

a. erosion, weathering, compaction, cementation, deposition
b. compaction, cementation, deposition, weathering, erosion
c. deposition, cementation, compaction, erosion, weathering
d. weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation

Answer 1

The answer is D

Answer 2

weathering (erosion), transportation, deposition, compaction. Essentially D is the correct answer.