Consider the following statements : 1. Rocks do not remain in their original form for long and undergo transformation. 2. Transformation of rocks is caused by weathering, erosion and metamorphic action. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q: 88 (NDA-I/2022)
Consider the following statements :
1. Rocks do not remain in their original form for long and undergo transformation.
2. Transformation of rocks is caused by weathering, erosion and metamorphic action.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

NDA-I

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{'transformation': [0, 0, 0, 4], 'metamorphic action': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'rocks': [9, 0, 3, 15], 'original form': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'erosion': [3, 0, 0, 3], 'weathering': [4, 0, 1, 11]}

The correct answer is option 3: Both 1 and 2.

Statement 1 is correct - Rocks do not remain in their original form for long and undergo transformation. Over time, rocks can undergo changes in their composition, structure, and appearance due to various factors such as weathering, erosion, and geological processes.

Statement 2 is also correct - Transformation of rocks is caused by weathering, erosion, and metamorphic action. Weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles by exposure to elements such as wind, water, and temperature changes. Erosion is the removal and transportation of these particles by natural agents like water, wind, and ice. Metamorphic action refers to the changes in rocks that occur when they are subjected to high temperatures and pressures deep within the Earth`s crust.

In summary, both statements are accurate. Rocks undergo transformation over time due to weathering, erosion, and metamorphic action, which causes changes in their original form.