The Rock Cycle

The rock cycle is a continuous geological process that involves the formation, alteration, and recycling of rocks. It starts with liquid magma transforming into solid rocks, which then undergo alteration and may turn into molten magma again. Magma can transform into igneous rock through volcanism and cooling. Igneous rock can weather and erode to become sediment, which can accumulate and compress over time to form sedimentary rock. Both igneous and sedimentary rocks can undergo metamorphism and become metamorphic rock. Ultimately, all rocks can melt into liquid magma again.

The initial state of magma in the rock cycle is a liquid form.

Magma transforms into igneous rock through the processes of volcanism and cooling.

<p>Under heat and pressure, both igneous and sedimentary rocks can undergo metamorphism and become metamorphic rock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The final fate of all rocks in the rock cycle is to potentially melt into liquid magma.</p> Signup and view all the answers