Question

What is the difference between a subsurface and a surface event? List an example of each from the rock cycle.

Answer 1

Answer:

The events in the rock cycle can be divided into categories:

a) Surface Events

These are the changes that occur on the surface of the earth. This includes weathering and erosion

Igneous Rocks

b) Subsurface Events

These are the changes in the cycle that occur in the inner surface of our planet. This is under the surface of Earth. This includes process like plate tectonics and mountain building.

Sedimentary