Question

1. every day on his ride to school, max sees some sedimentary rock. he starts to wonder: could material from this sedimentary rock ever form igneous rock?

a no. igneous rock can only form out of other igneous rock. sedimentary rock cannot change into igneous rock.

b no. igneous rock forms under earth’s outer layer due to energy from earth’s interior, but sedimentary rock is only at earth’s surface.

c yes, if sedimentary rock is exposed to energy from the sun at earth’s surface for a long enough time, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock.

d yes, if sedimentary rock is moved below earth’s outer layer and exposed to energy from earth’s interior, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock

Explanation:

Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. Sedimentary rock can be melted by the high - temperature energy from Earth's interior if it is moved below the Earth's outer layer. Once melted into magma or lava, it can then cool and form igneous rock.

Answer:

D. Yes, if sedimentary rock is moved below Earth’s outer layer and exposed to energy from Earth’s interior, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock.