Which statements accurately describe the rock cycle? Check all that apply.

Question

Any type of rock can change into any other type of rock by weathering and erosion.
Rocks change from one type to another in a definite order.
Rocks change slowly over time.
The rock cycle shows how the three rock types relate to one another.
Rocks last forever.

Answer 1

The following statements accurately describe the rock cycle:

1. Any type of rock can change into any other type of rock by weathering and erosion.
2. Rocks change slowly over time.
3. The rock cycle shows how the three rock types relate to one another.

The other statements are not accurate:

• Rocks change from one type to another in a definite order. (The rock cycle is not a linear process and does not follow a definite order; it is more of a cyclic process.)

• Rocks last forever. (Rocks do not last forever; they can change into other types of rocks and are subject to processes like weathering and erosion.)