Question

Lithification is a process of formation of
A- Minerals
B- Rocks
C- Plates
D- None of these

Answer 1

Hint:
It is the complex process of converting unconsolidated sediments into the sedimentary rock.
It involves primarily the processes of compaction and cementation.
It is used in the formation of fossils.

Complete answer:
Option A) minerals – is an incorrect answer because lithification is not a process of formation of minerals. Minerals are solid substances that are found in nature and mixed together may be made of one element or more elements. Gold, silver and carbon are elements which, on their own, form minerals.

Option B) rocks – is a correct answer because lithification is a process of formation of rocks. A rock is any solid mass or mixture of minerals or mineraloid content that exists naturally. Rocks are generally grouped into three main categories which are igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks and sedimentary rocks. Lithification is the mechanism by which unconsolidated sediments are turned into the sedimentary rock. Lithification mainly requires the processes of compaction and cementation.

Option C) plates – is an incorrect answer because a single plate can be made of all oceanic lithosphere or all continental lithosphere, but nearly all plates are made of a combination of both. It is a massive, irregularly shaped slab of solid rock.

Option D) None of these – is an incorrect answer because lithification is a process of formation of the sedimentary rocks. It is incorrect here.

Therefore the correct answer is B

Note:
A rock is any solid mass or mixture of minerals or mineraloid content that exists naturally.
Rocks are usually grouped into three main categories which are Igneous rocks, Metamorphic rocks and Sedimentary rock.
Rocks are formed by the aggregate minerals.