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Question

A layer of sediment goes through a series of steps on its way to becoming sedimentary rock. These steps are summarized below. Read the steps carefully, and then place them in the correct order.

The sediment is
deposited by wind,
flowing water, or
other natural
processes.
Dissolved minerals
completely cement
the sediment together.
The sediment is
gradually buried
and compacted.
→ →

Answer 1

To place the steps in the correct order for a layer of sediment to become sedimentary rock, the sequence should be as follows:

1. The sediment is deposited by wind, flowing water, or other natural processes.
2. The sediment is gradually buried and compacted.
3. Dissolved minerals completely cement the sediment together.

So, the correct order is:

1. The sediment is deposited by wind, flowing water, or other natural processes.
2. The sediment is gradually buried and compacted.
3. Dissolved minerals completely cement the sediment together.