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Scientists who study rock formations in caves describe some of the formations as "living rock" because, under certain conditions, they increase in size. Which statement would best dispute the claim that these rock formations are living? (1) Rocks are not composed of cells, while living

organisms are.

(2) Rocks perform complex metabolic processes,

but cannot grow.

(3) Rocks cannot reproduce sexually.

(4) Rocks remain stable in a wide range of physical

conditions.

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    1). Rocks are not composed of cells, while living organisms are.

    Explanation:

    Heating and cooling of the Rock by sun rays (weathering), Conditions like this makes the rock to have a change in shape.
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