Question

Based on the rock cycle, which statement correctly describes the sediments that form sedimentary rocks?(1 point)
Responses

Only igneous and metamorphic rocks can become sediments after years of erosion.
Only igneous and metamorphic rocks can become sediments after years of erosion.

Only igneous and metamorphic rocks can become sediments after years of compaction and cementation.
Only igneous and metamorphic rocks can become sediments after years of compaction and cementation.

Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks can all become sediments after years of erosion.
Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks can all become sediments after years of erosion.

Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks can all become sediments after years of compaction and cementation.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

**Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks can all become sediments after years of erosion.**

This reflects the process in the rock cycle where all types of rocks can break down into sediments through erosion, which can then lead to the formation of sedimentary rocks through compaction and cementation.