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

Responses

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.
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.

1 answer

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 the processes of weathering and erosion. These sediments can then undergo compaction and cementation to form new sedimentary rocks.