Which statements describe the role of minerals during cementation? Check all that apply.

Minerals bind sediments together.

Compressed minerals form new rock.

Sediments dissolve and bind minerals together.

Spaces between minerals are filled with sediments.

Dissolved minerals are deposited in spaces between sediments.

A. Minerals bind sediments together.

E. Dissolved minerals are deposited in spaces between sediments.

Explanation:

By definition, cementation binds together sediments to form new rock. The answers list the processes of cementation.

Answer;

Minerals bind sediments together.

Spaces between minerals are filled with sediments.

Dissolved minerals are deposited in spaces between sediments.

Explanation; Cementation involves the precipitation of minerals within pores that effectively binds sediment together for example calcium carbonate (CaCO3) cement is common. Minerals precipitated in the pores binds grains together. The precipitation or addition of new minerals cements sediment particles. Cement partially or completely fills the pores, reducing the total amount of pore space further. The loose sand forms a hard, coherent sandstone