Based on the rock cycle, which statement correctly describes the sediments that form sedimentary rocks?(1 point)

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

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

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

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

Sediment can originate from any type of rock (igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary) through the processes of weathering and erosion, and these sediments can then undergo compaction and cementation to form sedimentary rocks.