Through weathering and erosion of the igneous rock. The igneous rock, exposed to weathering processes at the surface, breaks into smaller pieces. Erosional processes transport these pieces to a place of deposition where they build up, layer on layer. Eventually the compaction caused by the weight of the sediments above reduces the amount of space and water between particles. In this process of rock formation known as lithification, cementing minerals are formed out of the slowly disappearing fluids, which are saturated with mineral components. Once cemented together, it is now considered sedimentary rock. Quartz sandstone is an example of the resultant sedimentary rock derived from the processes described above on the igneous rock granite.
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∙ 14y agoIgneous rock, when exposed, will weather into smaller particles by mechanical and chemical means. Eventually the particles will be eroded and be transported by wind, water, ice, and gravity and eventually be deposited along with other sediments in a low lying area; could be the bottom of a sea, ocean or lake. As further and further sedimentation and accretion occur, the weight of overlying sediments compacts the particles, squeezing out air and water. Minerals then can bridge the gaps between particles, cementing them together into sedimentary rock.
Igneous rock can turn into sedimentary rock through the process of weathering and erosion. Weathering breaks down the igneous rock into smaller pieces called sediment. These sediments are then transported and deposited in layers, which can undergo compaction and cementation to form sedimentary rock.
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∙ 7y agoIgneous rock is formed from magma that flows to the surface through volcanic activity and then hardens. Over time the igneous rock is exposed to the elements and weathering, both physical and chemical. These weathering processes break the igneous rock down into sediments that can accumulate in thick layers and then harden into sedimentary rock.
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Rubin, K. H. (2016). Rock cycle. In Academic World Book.
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Erosion, and lithification will be the answer for Apex
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∙ 8y agoBy melting and then solidifying. But there may be a process of metamorphism that takes place before melting occurs.
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∙ 12y agoExposure and weathering, Erosion and deposition, and then Lithification and Compaction
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∙ 7y agoBy being weathered, eroded and re-deposited.
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∙ 13y agoBy erosion, deposition and cementation
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∙ 13y agoCompaction :)
Weathering and erosion processes break down the igneous rock into smaller particles, which are then transported and deposited as sediment by agents such as water, wind, or ice. Over time, compaction and cementation of these sediment particles can result in the formation of sedimentary rock.
Metamorphic rock can turn into another type of rock through processes like weathering and erosion, which break down the rock into sediment. This sediment can then undergo compaction and cementation to form sedimentary rock, or melt and cool to form igneous rock through processes like metamorphism.
For an igneous rock to turn into a sedimentary rock, it needs to undergo the processes of weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, and lithification. Weathering breaks down the igneous rock into sediment, which is then carried by water or wind and deposited in a new location. Over time, the sediment is compacted and cemented together to form a sedimentary rock.
Any type of rock can turn into sedimentary rock through the process of weathering and erosion. This involves the breaking down of existing rocks into sediments, which are then compacted and cemented together to form new sedimentary rock.
Igneous rock can turn into sedimentary rock through the process of weathering and erosion. Weathering breaks down the igneous rock into smaller pieces, which are then transported and deposited by natural forces like water, wind, or ice. Over time, these sediment particles are compacted and cemented together to form sedimentary rock.
Sedimentary rock melts, then it cools to form Igneous rock. Hoped this helped. :)
Actually it can - but only if it is first eroded and deposited as sediment.
metamorphic rock melts turns into lava,lava cools turns into igneous rock,igneous rock is weathered and eroded into sediment,sediment turns into sedimentary rocksedimentary rock gets heated and squeezed forms metamorphic rockcycle continues.......
Weathering and erosion processes break down the igneous rock into smaller particles, which are then transported and deposited as sediment by agents such as water, wind, or ice. Over time, compaction and cementation of these sediment particles can result in the formation of sedimentary rock.
Metamorphic rock can turn into another type of rock through processes like weathering and erosion, which break down the rock into sediment. This sediment can then undergo compaction and cementation to form sedimentary rock, or melt and cool to form igneous rock through processes like metamorphism.
yes eventually but there are steps:metamorphic rock melts turns into lava,lava cools turns into igneous rock,igneous rock is weathered and eroded into sediment,sediment turns into sedimentary rocksedimentary rock gets heated and squeezed forms metamorphic rockcycle continues.......
it gets weathered into sediment, then it gets washed into the ocean, sediment layers up over millions of years, and it gets squashed into sedimentery rock, then metamorphic and so on.
it gets weathered into sediment, then it gets washed into the ocean, sediment layers up over millions of years, and it gets squashed into sedimentery rock, then metamorphic and so on.
The sedimentary rock melts,which causes magma. When the magma cools it becomes an igneous rock.
For an igneous rock to turn into a sedimentary rock, it needs to undergo the processes of weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, and lithification. Weathering breaks down the igneous rock into sediment, which is then carried by water or wind and deposited in a new location. Over time, the sediment is compacted and cemented together to form a sedimentary rock.
All rocks can become igneous rocks. With weathering and erosion, an igneous rock can become a sediment. Then with compaction and cementation, it can become a sedimentary rock. With heat and pressure, it will turn into a metamorphic rock. Or it can melt and turn into an igneous rock. There are many more ways rocks can change types... that is the rock cycle.
An igneous rock is formed when magma rises through the earth's crust and cools.