What is the progression of rock types if the steps along the rock cycle proceed as follows?
melting and crystallization $\rightarrow$ weathering,erosion,deposition,and lithification $\rightarrow$ burial
A) sedimentary $\rightarrow$ igneous $\rightarrow$ metamorphic
B) igneous $\rightarrow$ sedimentary $\rightarrow$ metamorphic
C) igneous $\rightarrow$ metamorphic $\rightarrow$ metamorphic
D) metamorphic $\rightarrow$ sedimentary $\rightarrow$ igneous

Question

What is the progression of rock types if the steps along the rock cycle proceed as follows? 
melting and crystallization $\rightarrow$ weathering,erosion,deposition,and lithification $\rightarrow$ burial
A) sedimentary $\rightarrow$ igneous $\rightarrow$ metamorphic
B) igneous $\rightarrow$ sedimentary $\rightarrow$ metamorphic
C) igneous $\rightarrow$ metamorphic $\rightarrow$ metamorphic
D) metamorphic $\rightarrow$ sedimentary $\rightarrow$ igneous

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The rock cycle follows the progression of Igneous -> Sedimentary -> Metamorphic. The given steps indicate that the rock is first formed through melting and crystallization (igneous), then undergoes weathering, erosion, deposition, and lithification (sedimentary), and finally undergoes burial. Therefore, the correct progression would be Igneous -> Sedimentary. The given steps do not indicate any metamorphic processes, so the option C and D can be eliminated. Therefore, the correct answer is B, where the progression is Igneous F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 -> Sedimentary F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 -> Metamorphic.

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