A volcano on a remote island erupts. Lava flows over the surface of the small island. The lava cools and forms igneous rock. Based on the diagram of the rock cycle above, what will most likely happen to the igneous rock next?
The igneous rock will be re-melted into magma.
The igneous rock will be weathered and form sedimentary rock.
The igneous rock will be transformed into dirt.

Question

A volcano on a remote island erupts. Lava flows over the surface of the small island. The lava cools and forms igneous rock. Based on the diagram of the rock cycle above, what will most likely happen to the igneous rock next?
The igneous rock will be re-melted into magma.
The igneous rock will be weathered and form sedimentary rock.
The igneous rock will be transformed into dirt.

anonymous · Answer

The igneous rock definitely does not get turned back into magma, can rocks be turned back into magma? I'm not 100% sure but we both know that that isn't the answer.

The rock cycle is about rocks, their cycle involves them being rocks so, is it possible that the rock can be weathered and taken to another stage of a rock element? Of course, seems the most likely.

And finally, somehow could this rock be changed into dirt without any process? Not likely.