Age of Rock Quiz

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Question
What should a model of the rock cycle show as the process that changes metamorphic rock to igneous rock?(1 point)
Responses

compaction followed by cementation
compaction followed by cementation

melting followed by cooling
melting followed by cooling

weathering followed by erosion
weathering followed by erosion

heating followed by pressure

1 answer

The correct response for the process that changes metamorphic rock to igneous rock is:

melting followed by cooling

This process involves the metamorphic rock being subjected to high temperatures, causing it to melt into magma, which then cools and solidifies to form igneous rock.