Here's what happens:
* Weathering: Granite is broken down by physical processes (like freezing and thawing) and chemical processes (like acid rain).
* Erosion: The broken-down pieces of granite are transported by wind, water, or ice.
* Deposition: The transported sediment is deposited in a new location, often in layers.
These sediments can then undergo lithification, the process of turning into sedimentary rock. Over time, these sediments can form:
* Sandstone: If the sediment is mostly sand-sized grains.
* Conglomerate: If the sediment includes larger gravel-sized pieces of granite.
* Claystone: If the sediment is fine-grained clay.
So, while granite itself doesn't transform into a single type of rock, its breakdown products become the building blocks for a variety of sedimentary rocks.