Rock Cycle

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What is the Rock Cycle?

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The Rock Cycle is a continuous process that describes how rocks change from one type to another over time through various geological processes.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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

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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 by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass, often occurring in bodies of water.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things, often formed through weathering and erosion.

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What is compaction?

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

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What is cementation?

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

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What causes metamorphic rocks to form?

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Metamorphic rocks form from existing rocks that are changed by heat and pressure over time.

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What is melting in the rock cycle?

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Melting is the process where solid rock turns into magma due to high temperatures.