Rock Cycle

Cementation is the process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment together, forming sedimentary rock.

Sedimentary rock is formed from layers of sediments that have been compacted and cemented together.

Melting and cooling are the two processes that change a metamorphic rock into an igneous rock.

Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks by wind, water, and ice.

Sedimentary rock is made by small bits of rock, mud, or sand that are compacted and cemented together.

The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes the transformation of rocks through various stages: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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

Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

Heat and pressure can transform sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks.

Deposition is the process where sediments settle out of the transporting medium (like water or wind) and accumulate in layers.