The rock cycle involves the transformation of materials through various geological processes, and when magma cools and solidifies, it forms igneous rock. This occurs either beneath the Earth's surface (intrusive igneous rock) or on the surface following a volcanic eruption (extrusive igneous rock). Over time, these rocks can be broken down through weathering and erosion, eventually forming sedimentary rocks, or they can be subjected to heat and pressure, leading to metamorphic rocks. Thus, the solidification of magma is a crucial step in the continuous cycle of rock formation and transformation.
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