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What is the series of processes in which a rock forms changes from one type to another is destroyed and forms again by geological processes?

The series of processes in which a rock forms, changes from one type to another, is destroyed, and forms again by geological processes is known as the rock cycle. It involves processes such as weathering, erosion, deposition, heat, and pressure that continuously transform rocks from one type to another over geologic time scales.


What weather cause a Igneous rock to form?

Igneous rocks form when molten lava or magma cools and solidifies. This can happen during volcanic eruptions, when lava flows onto the Earth's surface and cools rapidly, or when magma cools underground after being intruded into existing rock formations. The specific weather conditions that lead to the formation of igneous rocks are high temperatures associated with volcanic activity or heat from the Earth's interior.


Why are fossils in metamorphic rock either destroyed or distorted?

Fossils in metamorphic rock are often destroyed or distorted because the intense heat and pressure involved in the formation of metamorphic rock can alter the physical and chemical properties of the fossils, making them unrecognizable. This process can also cause the original structures of the fossils to be crushed or deformed, leading to their destruction or distortion.


How are rocks constantly bring formed and destroyed?

Metamorphic rock is very tough, but it can be slowly destroyed by various erosive processes; the weather, the lichen, etc. It can be destroyed faster by miners. Metamorphic rock is recycled in nature by weathering and erosion, or by melting. Both processes can lead to the formation of new rock types.


How are continental plates formed and how are they eventually destroyed?

Continental plates are formed through a process called plate tectonics, where molten rock rises from the Earth's mantle and solidifies to create new crust. These plates can eventually be destroyed through subduction, where one plate is forced beneath another at a convergent boundary. The subducted plate melts back into the mantle, completing the cycle of plate formation and destruction.