the process of sediment becoming compacted and cemented together to form sedimentary rock.
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The pitch of a sound is most closely related to the frequency of the sound wave. Higher frequency sound waves are perceived as higher pitch, while lower frequency sound waves are perceived as lower pitch.
Sedimentary rocks, such as sandstone, shale, and limestone, are most likely to result from the compaction and cementation of particles. These rocks form through the accumulation and lithification of sediments that have been weathered and eroded from pre-existing rocks.
Fine-grained sediments, such as clay and silt, undergo the most compaction as they lithify to sedimentary rocks due to their smaller particle size and higher porosity. The smaller particles can pack more closely together, leading to greater compaction during the lithification process.
The property of metallic luster is most closely related to the metal's ability to reflect light uniformly off its surface due to highly mobile electrons present in the metal. This property gives metals their characteristic shiny appearance.
When marine organisms die, their shells can eventually become limestone rock through a process called lithification. This process involves the compaction and cementation of the shells over time, creating a solid rock formation.