The Rock Cycle Fusion

A naturally occurring solid mixture of one or more minerals that may also include organic matter.

A solid material made entirely of organic matter.

A mixture of minerals and glass.

A naturally occurring liquid mixture of minerals.

Weathering

Erosion

Deposition

Melting

Sedimentary rock

Metamorphic rock

Igneous rock

Limestone

High temperature and pressure

Cooling of magma

Deposition of sediment

Weathering and erosion

Magma is molten rock beneath Earth's surface, while lava is molten rock that has reached Earth's surface.

Magma is solid rock beneath Earth's surface, while lava is liquid rock on Earth's surface.

Magma is formed from sediment, while lava is formed from minerals.

Magma is cooler than lava.

A series of processes in which rock changes from one type to another over millions of years.

The process of weathering and erosion of rocks.

The formation of igneous rocks from magma.

The movement of tectonic plates.

It decreases the rate of erosion.

It increases the rate of erosion.

It has no effect on erosion.

It prevents erosion entirely.