Rock sediments are carried to other places by the wind, running water, and gravity. As these forces lose energy settling takes place. The sediments settle out of the air or water in rock particles gra

Rock sediments are carried to other places by the wind, running water, and gravity. As these forces lose energy settling takes place. The sediments settle out of the air or water in rock particles graded by size with heavier pieces settle out first. Which term of describes this process of sedimentary rock formation?

a. Deposition

b. Lithification

c. Physical weathering

d. Chemical weathering