Question

use the words below to label the processes in the rock cycle.
sedimentation
weathering and erosion
crystallization
metamorphism
melting
sediment
sedimentary rock
igneous rock
metamorphic rock
magma

Explanation:

1. The arrow pointing from surface rocks to sediment is the breakdown and transport of rock material, which is weathering and erosion.
2. The arrow turning sediment into sedimentary rock is the process of depositing and compacting sediment, which is sedimentation.
3. The arrow between igneous/sedimentary rock and metamorphic rock is the process of changing rock with heat and pressure, which is metamorphism.
4. The arrow turning metamorphic rock to magma is the process of rock turning to molten material, which is melting.
5. The arrow turning magma to igneous rock is the process of molten material forming solid rock, which is crystallization.

Answer:

• Arrow to sediment: weathering and erosion
• Arrow to sedimentary rock: sedimentation
• Arrow to metamorphic rock: metamorphism
• Arrow to magma: melting
• Arrow to igneous rock: crystallization