Sedimentary rocks form when sand, mud, and pebbles create layers on top of each other. The pressure builds as each layer is added and eventually the layers turn to rock.

Question

What role does energy play in the formation of sedimentary rock?
A.
Energy from the Sun creates the cycle of rain and wind that causes erosion to produce sedimentation.
B.
Rain cools sand, mud, and pebbles into hard layers that solidify using energy from the Sun.
C.
The heat from the Sun melts sand, mud, and pebbles which then cool and solidify into rock that can be broken down again through erosion.
D.
Rain provides the energy needed to bring sand, mud, and pebbles to one location where energy from the Sun changes them to rock.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A. Energy from the Sun creates the cycle of rain and wind that causes erosion to produce sedimentation.

This option accurately reflects the role of energy in the formation of sedimentary rocks by highlighting how solar energy drives the processes of weathering, erosion, and sedimentation, ultimately leading to the formation of sedimentary layers.