Fossil fuels are formed when organic materials are buried for a long time by thick layers of sediments deposited on top of them. This process of sediment accumulation over time leads to the __________ of sediments.

Respuesta :

Answer:

compaction

Explanation:

the process whereby stress is applied to the soil causing densification as the air is moved from the pores between the soil grains.the density of the soil is caused by displacement of water between the soil grains due to stress.