Monday, September 30, 2013

Rock Cycle Process

Describe the major processes of the rock cycle 

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74 comments:

Cassidy R. said...

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.

Samantha L said...

The rock cycle is the process of bigger rocks get smaller and smaller over time with help from erosion, and weathering

Jack D said...

Changes over time and changes the rock and keeps on for years and years.

Ben S. said...

he rock cycle is the name for the processes that forms and recycles the different types or rocks on our planet. Rocks begin the cycle as igneous rocks, erode into sedimentary rocks then change into metamorphic rocks, finally the rocks melt back to magma and start the process again.

Anonymous said...

The rock cycle is a process when rocks become one type of rock to a diffirent

Taylor J said...

The rock cycles process is a transformation into another rock type after awhile.

Mya N said...

The rock cycle is the process of bigger rocks get smaller and smaller over time with help from weathering, and erosion

Griffin M said...

There are three main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Each of these types of rocks are formed in different ways and each type of rock can be changed into each of the other types of rock. Geologists call this process the Rock Cycle. Essentially the rock cycle is the process that makes and recycles rocks.

Most rocks on earth began as igneous rocks. Let's trace a possible rock cycle for newly formed igneous rocks. Igneous rocks are formed from magma. Magma cools and solidifies into rock. When igneous rocks are exposed on the surface, time and weather break the rock down into smaller and smaller pieces. This process is called weathering and erosion. Wind and water carry the smaller pieces of igneous rocks into piles called sediment beds. Over time the sediment beds get buried and the pieces of rock become cemented together to form a new type of rock called a sedimentary rock. Our igneous rock has turned into a sedimentary rock. If our sedimentary rock is exposed at the surface, it can be eroded away and eventually changed into new sedimentary rock. However, if our sedimentary rock gets buried deep in the Earth, heat and pressure essentially bake the rock, changing it into something new. This process is called metamorphosis, and the new rock is called a metamorphic rock. Metamorphosis can happen to igneous rocks as well.

Metamorphic rocks can also be weathered and eroded and eventually changed into sedimentary rocks. Or, if metamorphic rock is forced deeper into the Earth, the rock can melt and become magma. If the magma cools and hardens it will form into igneous rock. Igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks can also be forced deep into the earth and melt into magma. Once magma cools it forms igneous rocks.

Brendan S said...

The rock cycle is the processes of when weathering and erosion break down the rock until they get smaller and smaller.

Mercedes C. said...

The rock cycle is the process is when a rock becomes another type of rock.

Griffin M said...

http://kidsgeo.com/geology-for-kids/0025B-rock-cycle.php

Tyler J said...

There are three main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Each of these types of rocks are formed in different ways and each type of rock can be changed into each of the other types of rock. Geologists call this process the Rock Cycle. Essentially the rock cycle is the process that makes and recycles rocks.

Most rocks on earth began as igneous rocks. Let's trace a possible rock cycle for newly formed igneous rocks. Igneous rocks are formed from magma. Magma cools and solidifies into rock. When igneous rocks are exposed on the surface, time and weather break the rock down into smaller and smaller pieces. This process is called weathering and erosion. Wind and water carry the smaller pieces of igneous rocks into piles called sediment beds. Over time the sediment beds get buried and the pieces of rock become cemented together to form a new type of rock called a sedimentary rock. Our igneous rock has turned into a sedimentary rock. If our sedimentary rock is exposed at the surface, it can be eroded away and eventually changed into new sedimentary rock. However, if our sedimentary rock gets buried deep in the Earth, heat and pressure essentially bake the rock, changing it into something new. This process is called metamorphosis, and the new rock is called a metamorphic rock. Metamorphosis can happen to igneous rocks as well.

Metamorphic rocks can also be weathered and eroded and eventually changed into sedimentary rocks. Or, if metamorphic rock is forced deeper into the Earth, the rock can melt and become magma. If the magma cools and hardens it will form into igneous rock. Igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks can also be forced deep into the earth and melt into magma. Once magma cools it forms igneous rocks.
http://kidsgeo.com/geology-for-kids/0025B-rock-cycle.php

Casey K said...

The most major process are weathering and erosion, Crystallization, and magma.

Evan L said...

The three major parts of the rock cycle are erosion ,crystallization,and magma or heat.

Anonymous said...

the major processes are weathering crystallization and heat and pressure
rylan neal

Kaylee A said...

Rock cycle is the process when weathering and erosion break down the rock until they get smaller and smaller.

Wyatt R said...

The rock cycle is the name for the processes that forms the different types or rocks. Rocks begin in the cycle as the Igneous rocks, they than erode into sedimentary rocks and change into metamorphic rocks, next the rocks melt back to magma and start all over again.

Lauren B. said...

The the main process of the rock cycle is weathering that turns one type of rock and makes it into another type of rock like sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic.

Leslie K said...

The rock cycle is the process that makes and recycles rocks. This cycle includes metamorphic igneous and sedimentary rocks that are formed in different ways and one type of rock can form into another using any one of these processes. weathering and erosion, crystallization of magma, and compacted and cemented .

Wyatt R said...

The rock cycle is the name for the processes that forms the different types or rocks. Rocks begin in the cycle as the Igneous rocks, they than erode into sedimentary rocks and change into metamorphic rocks, next the rocks melt back to magma and start all over again.

Sadie F. said...

The rock cycle is the process of big rocks getting smaller and smaller over a period of time with the help of weather and erosion.

Erin W said...

The rock cycle is the process of a rock getting smaller by weathering over a long period of time

Sydney G said...

The major rock cycle is the process of large rocks, being broken down by weathering and biological factors and etc. to form a smaller rock.

Noah R said...

The major processes of the rock cycle are crystallization, metamorphism, sedimentation, and weathering and erosion.

Blaze H said...

The Rock cycle has three main types of rocks, Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary. The processes include weathering, erosion, melting, cementing, ect.

Amber R said...

The major processing are weathering, magma, and crystallization

Anonymous said...

The cooling of magma, the growing of crystals, and the metamorphism

Ella T. said...

The rock major processes of the rock cycle is weathering, and erosion. These can make igneous rocks, be weathered, and made into sedimentary, then due to cementing and compacting, will make sedimentary rock, and then it can also make metamorphic rocks. (Metamorphic rocks are made form other rocks)

Clayton U said...

The MAJOR processes of the rock cycle are metamorphism crystallization sedimation and weather,erosion

Anonymous said...

The major processing are weather crystallization, and magma
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Jacob G said...

Igneous rocks turn into sedimentary rocks which change into metamorphic rocks.

Caitlin B said...

The major rock cycle is the process of the large rocks, being broken down by the weathering and biological factors and etc. to form a smaller rock

Lauren S said...

The cooling of magma, the growing of crystals, and the metamorphism.

Matt J said...

Rocks changing over time.

Anonymous said...

i dont know

Anonymous said...

The rock cycle is the name for the processes that forms the different types or rocks. Rocks begin in the cycle as the Igneous rocks, they than erode into sedimentary rocks and change into metamorphic rocks, next the rocks melt back to magma and start all over again.

Taylor V said...

The rock cycle is the process of a rock getting smaller by weathering over a long period of time.

Alysse S said...

The cooling of magma, the growing of crystals, and the metamorphism.

Emma W said...

The cooling of magma, the growing of crystals, and the metamorphism

Anonymous said...

NOAH L Rock cycle is the process when weathering and erosion break down the rock until they get smaller and smaller.

TAYLORg said...

Igneous rocks turn into sedimentary rocks which change into metamorphic rocks.

john p said...

the cooling of magma grows minarals wich form rocks then weathering breaks them down and goes over again

Jennifer C said...

The major processes of the rock cycle are pressure, melting, and erosion.

Cody M. said...

The cooling of magma, crystallization and metamorphism.

Jacob T said...

Magma cools, The growing of crystals, and metamorphism

Ashleigh L said...

The rock major processes of the rock cycle is weathering, and erosion. These can make igneous rocks, be weathered, and made into sedimentary, then due to cementing and compacting, will make sedimentary rock, and then it can also make metamorphic rocks. (Metamorphic rocks are made form other rocks)

Anonymous said...

The rock cycle of a rock is going through magma crystals and metamorphism
loganm

Cassie M said...

The Rock cycle has three main types of rocks, Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary. The processes include weathering, erosion, melting, cementing, ect.

Sophia S said...

The major processes of the rock cycle are the cooling of magma, forming of crystals,compacting+cementing, melting and weathering+erosion

Adrian K said...

The major processes of the rock cycle are weathering and erosion.

Sophia S said...

The major processes of the rock cycle are the cooling of magma, forming of crystals,compacting+cementing, melting and weathering+erosion

Anonymous said...

weathering,erosion, metamorphism, compaction, cementation, cooling and crystals forming.

McKayla. M said...

The major process of the rock cycle is weatherign and erosion

AutumnP said...

Weathering , erosion,metamorphism, compaction, cenimatation , cooling

McKayla. M said...

weathering

MackenzieE said...

Like most Earth materials, rocks are created and destroyed in cycles. The rock cycle is a model that describes the formation, breakdown, and reformation of a rock as a result of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic processes. All rocks are made up of minerals. A mineral is defined as a naturally occurring, crystalline solid of definite chemical composition and a characteristic crystal structure. A rock is any naturally formed, nonliving, firm, and coherent aggregate mass of solid matter that constitutes part of a planet.



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Kanani L. said...

the process is weathering, erosion, metamorphism, cooling, and crystallization.

Natanya L said...

The major process of the rock cycle is weathering and erosion.

LILY R said...

There are three main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Each of these types of rocks are formed in different ways and each type of rock can be changed into each of the other types of rock. Geologists call this process the Rock Cycle. Essentially the rock cycle is the process that makes and recycles rocks.http://kidsgeo.com/geology-for-kids/0025B-rock-cycle.php

Marie R said...

The major process of the rock cycle is Weathering, Erosion, Metamorphisum I think.

Unknown said...

the major process of the rock process is weathering,erosion

lindseyb said...

The major processes of the rock cycle is weathering, and erosion.

Abbie N said...

Some of the major processes of the rock cycle are erosion,weathering,compaction, metamorphism and melting.

Billy M said...

weathering

Devon Sargent said...

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.

DavidM said...

crystallition of magma, melting ,burial and compaction

Elsa L said...

A major process of the rock cycle is weathering and erosion.

Billy M said...

and erosion

Gavin M said...

A major process of the rock cycle is weathering and erosion.

Matthew G said...

The major processes of the rock cycle are weathering, erosion, metamorphism, compaction, cementation, cooling and crystal forming

Anonymous said...

plastic and chemical

gabe n said...

plastic and chemical

gabe n said...

plastic and chemical

Caylee S said...

The major processes of the rock cycle are weathering and erosion!