Question
The diagram below shows how a type of rock is formed over time.
The diagram represents the formation of which of the following types of rock?
Responses
A SedimentarySedimentary
B MetamorphicMetamorphic
C VolcanicVolcanic
D IgneousIgneous
Question 2
What explains this formation of this type of rock?
Responses
A Created by the alteration of pre-existing rocks through heat, pressure, or chemical processes without complete melting.Created by the alteration of pre-existing rocks through heat, pressure, or chemical processes without complete melting.
B When lava, which is molten rock, cools and loses heat, it undergoes a transition from a liquid to a solid stateWhen lava, which is molten rock, cools and loses heat, it undergoes a transition from a liquid to a solid state
C Formed from the accumulation and cementation of sediments (such as sand, mud, and organic matter) over time.Formed from the accumulation and cementation of sediments (such as sand, mud, and organic matter) over time.
D Originates from the solidification of molten magma or lava, either intrusively beneath the Earth's surface or extrusively on the surface.Originates from the solidification of molten magma or lava, either intrusively beneath the Earth's surface or extrusively on the surface.
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The diagram represents the formation of which of the following types of rock?
Responses
A SedimentarySedimentary
B MetamorphicMetamorphic
C VolcanicVolcanic
D IgneousIgneous
Question 2
What explains this formation of this type of rock?
Responses
A Created by the alteration of pre-existing rocks through heat, pressure, or chemical processes without complete melting.Created by the alteration of pre-existing rocks through heat, pressure, or chemical processes without complete melting.
B When lava, which is molten rock, cools and loses heat, it undergoes a transition from a liquid to a solid stateWhen lava, which is molten rock, cools and loses heat, it undergoes a transition from a liquid to a solid state
C Formed from the accumulation and cementation of sediments (such as sand, mud, and organic matter) over time.Formed from the accumulation and cementation of sediments (such as sand, mud, and organic matter) over time.
D Originates from the solidification of molten magma or lava, either intrusively beneath the Earth's surface or extrusively on the surface.Originates from the solidification of molten magma or lava, either intrusively beneath the Earth's surface or extrusively on the surface.
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Based on the descriptions provided, here is the answer to your questions:
**Question 1: The diagram represents the formation of which of the following types of rock?**
- The correct response is **A Sedimentary**. This is implied if the diagram illustrates processes such as the accumulation and cementation of sediments over time.
**Question 2: What explains the formation of this type of rock?**
- The correct response is **C Formed from the accumulation and cementation of sediments (such as sand, mud, and organic matter) over time.** This accurately describes the process through which sedimentary rocks are formed.
If you provide more details about the diagram, I can confirm the identification more accurately.
**Question 1: The diagram represents the formation of which of the following types of rock?**
- The correct response is **A Sedimentary**. This is implied if the diagram illustrates processes such as the accumulation and cementation of sediments over time.
**Question 2: What explains the formation of this type of rock?**
- The correct response is **C Formed from the accumulation and cementation of sediments (such as sand, mud, and organic matter) over time.** This accurately describes the process through which sedimentary rocks are formed.
If you provide more details about the diagram, I can confirm the identification more accurately.