Here are my answers since I examined the questions.
Question 1.
No! as a matter of fact, the Rock cycle has no Beginning and No End it's an infinite loop.
Question 2.
The Rock cycle can happen in both ways such as, Volcanic rock melts and cool downs happen quite quickly as in others happen slower.
Question 3.
The 4 Major Steps of the rate of change are, Weathering, Transportation, Deposition, And Compaction.
Question 4.
The main factor for this one would be: The mineral composition of the Parent Rock.
Question 5.
The Parent Rock and the Pressure/temperature conditions.
These all my answers for this project, Good Luck.