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 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 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 erosion.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

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

This statement accurately reflects the rock cycle, where all types of rocks can break down into sediments through erosion processes.

Answer 2

A student is using images of rocks to make a rock cycle diagram. The table describes the rocks the student is using:

Name Type
metamorphic slate
sedimentary limestone
igneous obsidian
Which label should the student add to an arrow from the picture of obsidian to the picture of slate?

(1 point)
Responses

years of erosion
years of erosion

cooling
cooling

pressure and cementation
pressure and cementation

heat and pressure
heat and pressure
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Answer 3

The correct label the student should add to an arrow from the picture of obsidian (igneous rock) to the picture of slate (metamorphic rock) is:

heat and pressure

This indicates the process of metamorphism, where heat and pressure transform existing rocks, such as igneous rocks, into metamorphic rocks.