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 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.
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 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.

Answer 1

The correct statement describing the sediments that form sedimentary rocks is:

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

This statement accurately reflects the fact that any type of rock can be weathered and eroded into sediments, which can then later be compacted and cemented to form sedimentary rocks.