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 compaction and cementation.
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 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 erosion.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

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

This is because all types of rocks can break down into sediments through the processes of weathering and erosion, which then can be compacted and cemented to form sedimentary rocks.