Sediments become rocks by lithification. 1  compaction-lithification occurs as the weight of overlying sediments and rocks squeeze the sediments together into rock. 2  cementation-precipitates from groundwater and the growth of secondary minerals between the fragments may cement the rock.ediments become rocks by lithification. 1  compaction-lithification occurs as the weight of overlying sediments and rocks squeeze the sediments together into rock. 2  cementation-precipitates from groundwater and the growth of secondary minerals between the fragments may cement the rock.
Weather in Mangrove Forests can ranges drastically because of their location in mainly tropical climates around the world. Most of the mangrove forestation is in the Indian Ocean, whether it be on the coasts of India or surrounding the islands of Indonesia (see Locations of Forests).
These forests grow in tropical and subtropical climates along the coastlines. Mangrove forests are one of the most productive ecosystems on the planet, according to GoodPlanet.info. (see References 6) They store large amounts of nutrients which feed multiple species of mollusks, fish and crustaceans. These attract various predators that also use mangroves for shelter and nurseries.