The rock cycle

Formation of igneous rocks

Formed from any rock so hot it melted.

Igneous rocks

Igneous rocks

Formed either at depth or at the surface.

Formation of sedimentary rocks

Formed from accumulation of sediments eroded from other rocks.

Sedimentary rocks

Formed from accumulated sediments.

Sedimentary rocks

Formed at the surface of the earth.

Sedimentary rocks

Formed at Earths surface.

Metamorphic rocks

Formed when any rock is under intense heat and/or pressure deep beneath the earth's surface.

Metamorphic rocks

Metamorphic rocks never melt, the crystals just change form.

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THE ROCK CYCLE