Multiple Choice
What is one situation in which a metamorphic rock results?
A) A volcano ejects a rock and it cools on the surface of the earth.
B) A sedimentary rock experiences the physical elements of the earth's surface.
C) An igneous rock breaks down to fragments and then experiences heat and pressure.
D) A sedimentary rock experiences intense heat and pressure.
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