The part of the rock cycle that can only occur because of thermal convection is magma changing to igneous rock. This process involves the movement of molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, which is driven by thermal convection within the mantle.
Which part of the rock cycle can only occur because of thermal convection?(1 point)
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sediment changing to sedimentary rock
sediment changing to sedimentary rock - incorrect
magma changing to igneous rock
magma changing to igneous rock - no response given
igneous rock changing to metamorphic rock
igneous rock changing to metamorphic rock - no response given
metamorphic rock changing to sedimentary rock
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