Which statement represents a fact about the rock cycle?

A. All the processes involved in the rock cycle occur beneath the surface of Earth.

B. Fossils, skeletal remains, and living organisms do not play a role in the rock cycle.

C. The rock cycle is driven by energy from the Sun as well as from the interior of Earth.

D. Every transformation between states happens as a result of heat from magma.

E. Nearly all rocks transition from one form to another on a human timescale.

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Biology

Johnny Joseph

6 August, 15:31

Which statement represents a fact about the rock cycle?

A. All the processes involved in the rock cycle occur beneath the surface of Earth.

B. Fossils, skeletal remains, and living organisms do not play a role in the rock cycle.

C. The rock cycle is driven by energy from the Sun as well as from the interior of Earth.

D. Every transformation between states happens as a result of heat from magma.

E. Nearly all rocks transition from one form to another on a human timescale.

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Kristin Malone · Answer 1

Hi! The answer would be letter C.

Explanation:

The rock cycle is driven by energy from the Sun as well as from the interior of Earth. Over many thousands of years, energy from the Sun moves the wind and water at the Earth's surface with enough force to break rocks apart into sand and other types of sediment

Nugget · Answer 2

A statement that represents a fact about the rock cycle is;

C. The rock cycle is driven by energy from the Sun as well as from the interior of Earth.

The sun provides energy for surface processes such as weathering, erosion, and transport. This is the one of the major source of energy for the rock cycle.