QUESTION 4 Read the following Statement: A common cement during this process is the mineral calcite. This precess may be A, B, C or D in the Rock Cycle diagram, Consult your Rock Cycle Diagr am to determine which process each letter corresponds to Then, choose the letter that best corresponds to "this process in the statement. IMPORTANT: There are 5 questions with the Rock Cycle diagram. The same letter may be the answer to more than one question. Also, some letters may not be used at all Surface Precipitation from weter Extrusive B clastic bio & chem (Volcanic) gneous Rock sediment rapid Sedimentary lock slow Intrusive gneous Rock D Metamorphic Rock magma Melting Mantle Process A

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