An incomplete diagram of the rock cycle is shown below. Use the labels to correctly complete the diagram.

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It seems that I can't see the diagram you are referring to. However, I can help you understand the rock cycle and provide the common labels that are typically included in a diagram of the rock cycle.

Here are the primary processes and labels that you can use to complete your rock cycle diagram:

  1. Igneous Rock: Formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

    • Label: "Cooling and solidification"
  2. Sedimentary Rock: Formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments.

    • Label: "Erosion and sedimentation"
  3. Metamorphic Rock: Formed when existing rock is changed by heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

    • Label: "Heat and pressure"
  4. Magma: Molten rock beneath the Earth's surface.

    • Label: "Melting"
  5. Weathering and Erosion: The processes that break down rocks and transport sediment.

    • Label: "Weathering and erosion"
  6. Uplift: The process that moves rocks to higher elevations.

    • Label: "Uplift"
  7. Subduction: The process where one tectonic plate moves under another, often leading to melting of rocks.

    • Label: "Subduction"

By using these labels, you should be able to accurately illustrate various pathways and processes within the rock cycle. If you can provide a description of your diagram or specific areas where you seek assistance, that would allow me to offer more tailored guidance!