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Based on the rock cycle, which statement correctly describes the sediments that form sedimentary rocks?(1 point)
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Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks can all become sediments after years of compaction and cementation.
Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks can all 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.

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

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

Explanation: Weathering and erosion break down any rock type into sediment. Later compaction and cementation of that sediment form sedimentary rock.