Minerals And Rocks

Question
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What relationship is explained by rock cycle between the major types of rock?

Solution

Rocks do not remain in their original form for long but may undergo transformation.
Rock cycle is a continuous process through which old rocks are transformed into new ones.
(i)Igneous rocks are primary rocks and other rocks (sedimentary and metamorphic) form from these primary rocks. Igneous rocks can be changed into metamorphic rocks.
(ii)The fragments derived out of igneous and metamorphic rocks form into sedimentary rocks.
(iii)Sedimentary rocks themselves can turn into fragments and the fragments can be a source for formation of sedimentary rocks.
(iv)The crustal rocks (igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary) once formed may be carried down into the mantle through subduction process and the same melt down due to increase in temperature in the interior and turn into molten magma, the original source for igneous rocks.

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