12. A mining company uses technology to study rock deep in Earth. They find evidence of an igneous rock formation underneath Earth’s outer layer. Is it possible that material from this rock formation could ever form sedimentary rock on Earth’s surface?

Question

Responses

a
No, sedimentary rock can only form out of material from other sedimentary rock. There is no way that sedimentary rock can form from material in igneous rock.
No, sedimentary rock can only form out of material from other sedimentary rock. There is no way that sedimentary rock can form from material in igneous rock.

b
No, sedimentary rock forms at Earth’s surface because energy from the sun causes rock to weather, but igneous rock under Earth’s outer layer is not exposed to energy from the sun.
No, sedimentary rock forms at Earth’s surface because energy from the sun causes rock to weather, but igneous rock under Earth’s outer layer is not exposed to energy from the sun.

c
Yes, energy from Earth’s interior can cause igneous rock to break into small rock pieces that can form sedimentary rock.
Yes, energy from Earth’s interior can cause igneous rock to break into small rock pieces that can form sedimentary rock.

d
Yes, if igneous rock is moved to Earth’s surface and exposed to energy from the sun, it could weather into small rock pieces that could form sedimentary rock.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

d. Yes, if igneous rock is moved to Earth’s surface and exposed to energy from the sun, it could weather into small rock pieces that could form sedimentary rock.

This is because sedimentary rock can form from the weathering and erosion of all types of rocks, including igneous rock. When igneous rock is exposed at the surface, it can be weathered by environmental factors, breaking it down into smaller particles, which can then accumulate and lithify into sedimentary rock.