6. Luís is a rock collector. He thinks that the material from his favorite sedimentary rock in his collection might have been part of an igneous rock formation under Earth’s outer layer millions of years ago. Could Luís be correct?

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Responses

a
Yes, energy from Earth’s interior can cause igneous rock to break into small rock pieces that form sedimentary rock.
Yes, energy from Earth’s interior can cause igneous rock to break into small rock pieces that form sedimentary rock.

b
Yes, if igneous rock is moved to Earth’s surface and exposed to energy from the sun, it could weather into small rock pieces that could form sedimentary rock.
Yes, if igneous rock is moved to Earth’s surface and exposed to energy from the sun, it could weather into small rock pieces that could form sedimentary rock.

c
No, sedimentary rock can only form out of material from other sedimentary rock. There is no way that sedimentary rock can form from material in igneous rock.
No, sedimentary rock can only form out of material from other sedimentary rock. There is no way that sedimentary rock can form from material in igneous rock.

d
No, sedimentary rock forms at Earth’s surface because energy from the sun causes rock to weather, but igneous rock under Earth’s outer layer is not exposed to energy from the sun.

Answer 1

The most accurate response is:

b Yes, if igneous rock is moved to Earth’s surface and exposed to energy from the sun, it could weather into small rock pieces that could form sedimentary rock.

This response correctly explains the process by which igneous rock can contribute to the formation of sedimentary rock through weathering and erosion, while emphasizing the role of the sun's energy in these processes.