the elements of a rock cycle include,
- Igneous Rocks: Formed by cooled and crystallised magma
- Sedimentary Rocks: Formed by compaction of sediments
- Metamorphic Rocks: Formed by application of heat and pressure on sedimentary rocks
- Sediments: All rocks turn to sediments due to weathering
Lithification
compaction of sediments leading to sedimentary rock formation
Metamorphism
alterations within existing rocks under heat and pressure
Weathering
erosion of rocks
Melting
formation of magma