Why Is the Rock Cycle Important

question 2

Multiple Choice

Why is the rock cycle important?

• A) because it describes how water and rocks interact within the Earth to produce melt
• B) because it describes how rocks move throughout the Earth's ocean basins
• C) because it explains how long rocks have existed on this planet
• D) because it explains how rocks are constantly changing from one type to another

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