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

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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.

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

Sediments can be derived from the weathering and erosion of any type of rock, including igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. These sediments can then undergo compaction and cementation to form new sedimentary rocks.