What are the evidence of rock cycle?

The rock cycle is a model that describes the formation, breakdown, and reformation of a rock as a result of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic processes. All rocks are made up of minerals. Bowen's Reaction Series is a proposed sequence of mineral crystallization from basaltic magma, based on experimental evidence. read more

Rocks provide evidence for changes in the Earth. In 1785 James Hutton presented his idea of a rock cycle to the Royal Society. He detailed ideas of erosion and sedimentation taking place over long periods of time, making massive changes to the Earth’s surface. read more