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.

This statement accurately describes how various types of rocks can undergo weathering and erosion to form sediments, which can eventually lead to the formation of sedimentary rocks through compaction and cementation.