Question
What form of energy causes metamorphic and sedimentary rocks to transform into igneous rocks?
Answer options with 4 options
A.
light energy
B.
sound energy
C.
thermal energy
D.
chemical energy
Answer options with 4 options
A.
light energy
B.
sound energy
C.
thermal energy
D.
chemical energy
Answers
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is: **C. thermal energy**.
Thermal energy, primarily from heat generated within the Earth's interior, causes the metamorphic and sedimentary rocks to melt and transform into igneous rocks when they reach sufficient temperatures.
Thermal energy, primarily from heat generated within the Earth's interior, causes the metamorphic and sedimentary rocks to melt and transform into igneous rocks when they reach sufficient temperatures.