Rock Cycle

The Rock Cycle is a continuous process that describes the transformation of rocks through various geological processes, including formation, breakdown, and reformation.

The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

Sediments become sedimentary rock through the processes of compaction and cementation.

Cooling and solidification is the process where magma cools and hardens to form igneous rock.

Metamorphic rocks form from existing rocks that undergo heat and/or pressure.

Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces due to environmental factors.

Erosion is the process by which weathered rock and soil are moved from one location to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together under pressure, reducing their volume.

Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and bind sediment particles together to form sedimentary rock.

Magma becomes an igneous rock through the process of cooling and solidification.