Des'ree wants to understand how energy and rocks interact to form different rocks. Which statements describe changes that affect sedimentary rocks over time? Select two answers.
1. Sedimentary rocks can undergo compaction, which involves the compression of sediments under pressure, leading to the removal of water and air between particles and resulting in the formation of solid rock.
2. Sedimentary rocks can also experience cementation, where minerals in groundwater fill the spaces between sediment particles, acting as a glue and binding the sediments together to form solid rock.
3. Sedimentary rocks can undergo metamorphism, a process where existing rocks are subjected to intense heat and pressure, causing the minerals within them to recrystallize and change their composition, resulting in the formation of new rocks.
4. Sedimentary rocks can be eroded by wind, water, or ice, where particles of the rock are transported and deposited in new locations, potentially leading to the formation of new sedimentary rocks.
5. Sedimentary rocks can be weathered, which involves the breakdown and alteration of rocks at the Earth's surface due to exposure to weathering agents such as water, temperature changes, or chemical processes.