The effect of weathering is to reduce the volume of the igneous rock.
Weathering and erosion break down the igneous rock into sediment. The sediment is then transported and deposited, where it undergoes compaction and cementation to form a sedimentary rock.
erosion/weathering
Weathering and erosion break igneous and other types of rock into smaller pieces called sediments.
When extensive igneous rock is broken down by weathering, it is likely to form sedimentary rock. The weathering process breaks the igneous rock into smaller particles, which can then be transported and deposited. Over time, these sediments can accumulate and compact, eventually lithifying into sedimentary rock. This transition illustrates the rock cycle, where different rock types can transform through geological processes.
The geological processes, that are involved in changing igneous rock to sedimentary rock are; weathering, erosion, deposition and compaction.
No. Igneous rock forms from the cooling of molten material.
By weathering either by physical or chemical weathering.
Weathering and erosion.
Sedimentary rock is likely to form next when extrusive igneous rock is broken down by weathering. Weathering breaks down the igneous rock into sediment, which then undergoes compaction and cementation to form sedimentary rock over time.
Weathering and erosion
Weathering and erosion.
Weathering and erosion break down the igneous rock into sediment. The sediment is then transported and deposited, where it undergoes compaction and cementation to form a sedimentary rock.
igneous rock
erosion/weathering
Igneous rock becomes sediment due to exposure to chemical and mechanical weathering at or near the surface.
Weathering and erosion break igneous and other types of rock into smaller pieces called sediments.
Erosion of igneous and metamorphic rock