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Select the statement(s) that accurately describe how rocks move through the rock cycle.
Sedimentary rock is formed as a result of the weathering, erosion, and deposition of other rocks.
Sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rock are all formed on the surface of the Earth.
Metamorphic rock is formed when other rocks are subjected to extreme heat and pressure.
Igneous rock can be formed when other rocks melt, reshape, and then cool.
Sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rock are all formed beneath the Earth's surface.
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Correct statements: 1, 3, and 4.
- Sedimentary rock is formed by weathering, erosion, transport, deposition, and lithification of sediments (statement 1).
- Metamorphic rock forms when existing rocks are subjected to high heat and pressure (statement 3).
- Igneous rock forms when rocks melt into magma or lava and then cool and solidify (statement 4).
Statements 2 and 5 are incorrect because the three rock types form in different settings: sedimentary rocks form at or near the surface, igneous rocks can form either at the surface (extrusive) or below it (intrusive), and metamorphic rocks generally form below the surface under heat and pressure.
- Sedimentary rock is formed by weathering, erosion, transport, deposition, and lithification of sediments (statement 1).
- Metamorphic rock forms when existing rocks are subjected to high heat and pressure (statement 3).
- Igneous rock forms when rocks melt into magma or lava and then cool and solidify (statement 4).
Statements 2 and 5 are incorrect because the three rock types form in different settings: sedimentary rocks form at or near the surface, igneous rocks can form either at the surface (extrusive) or below it (intrusive), and metamorphic rocks generally form below the surface under heat and pressure.
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