Question

the diagram shows how earth’s materials near point 1 cycle to form new rock at point 4. which statement best describes the processes that are occurring between points 1 and 2? weathering and erosion are occurring, driven by energy from the sun. erosion and deposition are occurring, driven by energy from the sun. weathering and deposition are occurring, driven by energy from the sun. weathering, erosion, and deposition are occurring, driven by energy from the sun.

Explanation:

Point 1 shows a cloud with precipitation (rain) hitting a rocky outcrop. Rainfall causes chemical/physical weathering of the rock, breaking it down. The moving water (driven by solar energy, which powers the water cycle) then carries the broken rock particles, which is erosion. Deposition does not occur between points 1 and 2, as that would involve dropping sediment, which is not shown here. The energy for this process comes from the Sun, which drives the water cycle that creates the precipitation.

Answer:

A. Weathering and erosion are occurring, driven by energy from the Sun.