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. compaction and cementation
c. melting
d. cooling

Answer 1

The process that changes sedimentary rock to metamorphic rock is:

**a. heat and pressure**

Metamorphic rocks form when existing rocks are subjected to high temperatures and pressures, which can occur deep within the Earth's crust.