Question

use the words below to label the types of rock and materials in the rock cycle.
igneous rock
sedimentary rock
magma
sediment
metamorphic rock

Explanation:

1. The topmost rock layer undergoes weathering/erosion, so it is igneous rock (formed by magma crystallization, exposed at surface).
2. Weathering/erosion breaks rock into small particles, which is sediment (transported and deposited).
3. Sediment compacts and cements to form sedimentary rock.
4. Sedimentary rock undergoes heat/pressure to become metamorphic rock.
5. All rocks melt deep underground to form magma, which crystallizes back to igneous rock.

Answer:

• Top label (rock with weathering/erosion): igneous rock
• Second label (river/loose material): sediment
• Third label (layered underground rock): sedimentary rock
• Fourth label (deep altered rock): metamorphic rock
• Bottom label (molten material): magma