Rocks & Rock Cycle

Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface that can form igneous rocks when it cools and solidifies.

A metamorphic rock is a type of rock that has been changed from its original form due to heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

Igneous rocks are formed through the process of melting and cooling of magma or lava.

Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation and transformation, including the processes of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock formation.

Sediment refers to small particles of rock, minerals, and organic material that can accumulate and form sedimentary rocks.

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

Heat can cause existing rocks to change their structure and composition, leading to the formation of metamorphic rocks.

Compaction is the process by which sediments are pressed together under pressure, reducing their volume and forming sedimentary rock.

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