Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is true?
A) Cementation and compaction both decrease porosity.
B) Cementation increases porosity,whereas compaction decreases porosity.
C) Cementation decreases porosity,whereas compaction increases porosity.
D) Cementation and compaction both increase porosity.
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