Questions and Answers
How can an igneous rock become sediments or magma?
For an igneous rock to become sediments, it must undergo erosion and weathering. For it to become magma, it must melt.
How can an igneous rock become a metamorphic rock?
It must undergo changes in heat and pressure.
How can sediments change into a sedimentary rock?
It must undergo cementation and compaction.
Can a sedimentary rock become sediments again?
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How can a sedimentary rock become a metamorphic rock?
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How can a metamorphic rock become magma?
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How do igneous rocks form?
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How do sedimentary rocks form?
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Study Notes
Rock Cycle Overview
- Igneous rocks can transform into sediments through erosion and weathering or into magma by melting.
- Metamorphic rocks originate from igneous or sedimentary rocks subjected to heat and pressure.
Formation Processes
- Sediments convert into sedimentary rocks via cementation and compaction.
- Weathering and erosion can revert sedimentary rocks back into sediments.
Transformation Dynamics
- Sedimentary rocks can also evolve into metamorphic rocks through heat and pressure.
- Metamorphic rocks can become magma if they melt.
Rock Formation Summary
- Igneous rocks form when magma cools and solidifies.
- Sedimentary rocks are created when sediments undergo cementation and compaction.
- Metamorphic rocks develop from existing igneous or sedimentary rocks influenced by intense heat and pressure.
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Test your knowledge on the rock cycle with this set of flashcards. Learn about the transformations of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks through various processes. Perfect for geology students and enthusiasts alike.
