Which statement is correct

about uplifting and burial in
the rock cycle?
Uplifting exposes rocks
to cooling, while burial
exposes rocks to
cementation.
Uplifting exposes rocks
to heat and pressure,
while burial exposes
rocks to erosion.
Uplifting exposes rocks
to cementation, while
burial exposes rocks to
cooling.
Uplifting exposes rocks
to erosion, while burial
exposes rocks to heat
and pressure.

1 answer

The correct statement about uplifting and burial in the rock cycle is:

Uplifting exposes rocks to erosion, while burial exposes rocks to heat and pressure.

Uplifting processes bring rocks to the surface, where they can be subjected to erosion by wind, water, and ice. Burial, on the other hand, involves the accumulation of sediment and can lead to increased heat and pressure, contributing to the formation of metamorphic rocks.