Which sequence correctly describes the rock cycle starting from magma?

Which sequence correctly describes the rock cycle starting from magma?

• A. Magma cools and crystallizes to form igneous rock; weathering and erosion produce sediments; compaction and cementation form sedimentary rock; metamorphism forms metamorphic rock.
• B. Magma forms sedimentary rock directly; weathering erodes to form igneous rocks.
• C. Magma forms metamorphic rock first; melting returns to magma.
• D. Magma crystallizes into sediment; erosion and deposition complete the cycle.

Answer: (A)