Question

What should a model of the rock cycle show as the process that changes sedimentary rock to metamorphic rock?

A. Heat and pressure
B. Melting
C. Compaction and cementation
D. Cooling

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A model of the rock cycle should show **A. Heat and pressure** as the process that changes sedimentary rock to metamorphic rock. Metamorphic rocks form when existing rocks (sedimentary, igneous, or other metamorphic rocks) are subjected to significant heat and pressure, causing physical and chemical changes.

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