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The rock cycle is the natural process in which rocks transform from one rock type into another rock type over time, a type of natural recycling.
Igneous rocks, which are formed from magma cooling underground, or lava above ground are formed from previous igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary rocks which have become melted, usually as a result of plate collision and subduction.------->
When these igneous rocks are exposed to weathering and erosion, they break down into smaller particles that are transported by wind and water to a place of deposition, where they can form into sedimentary rock strata, through a process of lithification, where excess water is squeezed out by overburden pressures and the particles are cemented together by various minerals precipitating out of solution. Igneous and metamorphic rocks can both be turned into sedimentary rocks in this way.------->
Igneous and sedimentary rocks can also be changed by heat and/or pressure into metamorphic rocks, by transforming their existing mineral structures into new minerals or realigning the existing minerals. There are different degrees of metamorphism, so even an existing metamorphic rock can become a different metamorphic rock. -------->
If these metamorphic rocks are melted, then solidify, they become igneous rocks, and the cycle starts all over again.
The rock cycle is largely driven by lithospheric plate movements which cause subduction and uplift, also by climatic conditions and the associated erosional elements.
The rock cycle is the natural process in which rocks transform from one rock type into another rock type over time, a type of natural recycling.
Igneous rocks, which are formed from magma cooling underground, or lava above ground are formed from previous igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary rocks which have become melted, usually as a result of plate collision and subduction.------->
When these igneous rocks are exposed to weathering and erosion, they break down into smaller particles that are transported by wind and water to a place of deposition, where they can form into sedimentary rock strata, through a process of lithification, where excess water is squeezed out by overburden pressures and the particles are cemented together by various minerals precipitating out of solution. Igneous and metamorphic rocks can both be turned into sedimentary rocks in this way.------->
Igneous and sedimentary rocks can also be changed by heat and/or pressure into metamorphic rocks, by transforming their existing mineral structures into new minerals or realigning the existing minerals. There are different degrees of metamorphism, so even an existing metamorphic rock can become a different metamorphic rock. -------->
If these metamorphic rocks are melted, then solidify, they become igneous rocks, and the cycle starts all over again.
The rock cycle is largely driven by lithospheric plate movements which cause subduction and uplift, also by climatic conditions and the associated erosional elements.
We start with magma, or sometimes soil, which hardens into a rock. This rock, eventually, weathers, into other rocks. Then, in cases, they combine into a new rock. If this does not occur, then the rock will later turn into soil, or decompose, or, at times, it might melt into magma, though this is very, very rare.
The rock cycle is like any other cycle because it is where rocks are formed, reformed and destroyed. This is similar to any other type of cycle
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Im learning this in school, and the answer is look for a "rock cycle" and that answers all questions like yours :)
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Although you may not be able to trace the pattern, that doesn't mean that it isn't still there. This cycle that you are questioning about is a common one for rocks to go through if you look at a rock cycle diagram.
The rock cycle is a process of formation and transformation of rocks. The first stage is the molten lava that comes out of a volcano. The next stages include transformation or metamorphosis of rocks.
The rock cycle is like any other cycle because it is where rocks are formed, reformed and destroyed. This is similar to any other type of cycle
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what does the granite rock look like
the endpoint of a rock cycle is the metamorphic rock
Flowing rock goes in a cycle that flows from the heat to the hot core but the water is more resistance and doesn't flow like the rock cycle.
No, the rock cycle does not have to start from the sedimentary rock
"Fish that look like rock" has five syllables.
Im learning this in school, and the answer is look for a "rock cycle" and that answers all questions like yours :)
Im learning this in school, and the answer is look for a "rock cycle" and that answers all questions like yours :)
The rock cycle and water cycle both are natural.
It is called the Rock Cycle.