Question

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

Explanation:

1. Igneous rock to sediment: Igneous rock breaks down into sediment via weathering (breaking rock) and erosion (transporting particles).
2. Sediment to sedimentary rock: Sediment accumulates and lithifies through sedimentation.
3. Sedimentary rock to metamorphic rock: Sedimentary rock changes form under heat/pressure via metamorphism.
4. Metamorphic rock to magma: Metamorphic rock melts into magma via melting.
5. Magma to igneous rock: Magma solidifies into igneous rock via crystallization.

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 metamorphic rock to magma: melting
• Arrow from magma to igneous rock: crystallization