Question

Rocks form through a variety of processes. These processes require energy. Which statement best describes how the energy of Earth's interior contributes to the formation of rocks on its surface? A.The energy in the earth's interior melts rock, creating magma which cools back into rock when it reaches the surface B. the energy in the earth's interior produces rock deep in the earth, and these rocks are pushed up to the surface during volcano eruptions C. the energy in earth's interior heats the ocean floor, crystallizing sand into rock D. the energy in earths interior rises to the surface and melts rocks on the surface, and then liquid crystallizes back into solid rock when it cools

Answer 1

Answer:

Rocks form through a variety of processes. These processes require energy. The best description of how the energy of Earth's interior contributes to the formation of rocks on its surface is the energy in the earth's interior melts rock, creating magma which cools back into rock when it reaches the surface

Correct Answer : Option A

Explanation:

The energy in the earth's interior melts rock, creating magma which cools back into rock when it reaches the surface is the formation of rock of igneous type and is processed via the cycle which is rock cycle. The rocks are being pushed deeper into interior of the Earth, where it melts down into magma.

When these magma are no longer in state to remain liquid, they start cooling and thereby, gets solidify as well. This solidification causes the formation of the rock again, which is of igneous type rock.