Rock Cycle

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of transformation of rocks from one type to another, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What are igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment, which can include minerals, organic matter, and fragments of other rocks.

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks are changed by heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is material that comes from rocks that have been broken down into smaller pieces through weathering and erosion.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces due to environmental factors like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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

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How do fossils form?

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Fossils form when organisms are buried in sediment, which hardens over time into sedimentary rock, preserving the shape of the organism.

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What is magma?

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

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What is lava?

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Lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface from a volcano.