All rocks on Earth are eventually recycled into another type. In between the rock, types are different forms of materials, such
as sediment and magma. The processes that cycle Earth’s materials over time are collectively called the rock cycle. Which of the following best describes the flow of energy that drives the processes of the rock cycle? Select all that apply
A) Energy from Earth’s hot interior produces magma which then cools
and crystallizes into igneous rock.
B) Energy from the Sun produces lava on Earth’s surface which can cool
and crystallize into igneous rock.
C) Energy from Earth’s hot interior causes extreme temperatures and
pressure to change igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks
into new metamorphic rocks.
D) Energy from the Sun causes wind and water movement, causing
weathering and erosion of rocks and the production of sediments
E) Energy from Earth’s hot interior produces sediments which then compact and cement into sedimentary rock.
F) Energy from the Sun causes wind and water movement to carry and
deposit sediments, which can eventually form sedimentary rocks.
A) Energy from Earth’s hot interior produces magma which then cools
and crystallizes into igneous rock.
Explanation:
Energy from Earth’s hot interior causes extreme temperature and pressure which produces magma. This magma is present in liquid state that cools and crystallizes into igneous rock. Metamorphic rocks are formed from other rocks due to high heat or pressure. Earth movements can cause rocks to go deeply into the earth which causes the rocks are heated and put under great pressure. Sedimentary rocks are formed when sediment is deposited due to air, ice, wind, gravity, or water flows carrying the particles in suspension.
