Question

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


erosion, deposition, compaction


weathering, cementation, deposition


cementation, compaction, erosion

Answer 1

The correct order of the processes responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks is:

**weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation.**

However, from the options you provided, the closest sequence that reflects part of this process is:

**erosion, deposition, compaction.**

This option follows the general processes of sedimentary rock formation: first, weathering breaks down rocks into sediments, then erosion transports those sediments, followed by deposition where the sediments settle, and finally compaction and cementation transform those sediments into solid rock.