Question

How is the rock cycle and plate tectonics related

Answer 1

the movement of plate tectonics leads directly to the formation of rocks and its changes throughout the cycle

Answer 2

Rocks are formed at convergent plate tectonics.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The 'movement of Earth's crust' through convection currents is known as Plate Tectonics.

• There are two types of plate tectonics- Convergent and Divergent plate boundaries.

• Divergent plate boundaries occur when the magma rises to the upper surface.

• Convergent plate boundaries occur when cooled rock - sedimentary rock becomes much denser and sinks back to the mantle of the Earth.

• Over a period of time, this crust melts and rises to the surface causing eruption of a volcano.