What do you mean by a rock cycle?

Rock Cycle Explanation:
1. Formation:
– Igneous rocks form from cooled magma/lava.
– Sedimentary rocks form from sediment deposition and compaction.
– Metamorphic rocks form from existing rocks altered by heat/pressure.

2. Transformation:
– Igneous rocks can weather into sediments.
– Sediments can compact to form sedimentary rocks.
– Any rock type can undergo metamorphism to become metamorphic rocks.

3. Recycling:
– Melting and solidification form new igneous rocks.
– Weathering and erosion form sediments.
– Metamorphism creates new metamorphic rocks.

The rock cycle depicts how rocks transform between types through geological processes, demonstrating Earth’s dynamic nature.