Here's why:
* Melting: When rocks are subjected to intense heat and pressure deep within the Earth, they melt. This molten rock is called magma.
* Magma vs. Lava: Magma is molten rock found beneath the Earth's surface. When magma erupts onto the surface, it's called lava.
* Formation of Igneous Rocks: Magma and lava eventually cool and solidify, forming igneous rocks.
So, melting is a crucial step in the rock cycle that leads to the formation of igneous rocks.
