8. Geologists have evidence of an igneous rock formation under Earth’s outer layer. Is it possible that material from this rock formation could ever form sedimentary rock on Earth’s surface?

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a
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.

b
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.
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.

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

d
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.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

d. 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 explanation is accurate because sedimentary rocks can form from the weathering and erosion of igneous rocks when they are brought to Earth's surface. Once exposed to weathering processes, the igneous rocks can break down into smaller particles, which may eventually be compacted and cemented to form sedimentary rocks.