Question

use the words below to label the processes in the rock cycle.
weathering and erosion crystallization
melting sedimentation
metamorphism

Explanation:

1. Top arrow (igneous rock → sediment): Igneous rock breaks down at Earth's surface into sediment via this process.
2. Middle arrow (sediment → sedimentary rock): Sediment accumulates and forms solid rock through this process.
3. Upper cross arrow (sedimentary rock → metamorphic rock): Sedimentary rock changes form under heat/pressure via this process.
4. Lower left arrow (magma → igneous rock): Magma cools and forms igneous rock through this process.
5. Lower right arrow (metamorphic rock → magma): Metamorphic rock melts into magma via this process.

Answer:

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