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Metamorphic Rock — Quiz

Question 1 • Earth and Space Science

Assume that scientists are building a 3-D model to show how metamorphic rocks form around the magma body. Which relationship should the model emphasize?

Answer
A
Heat and groundwater interact to dissolve minerals and rebuild them into identical rock layers nearby.
B
Pressure and uplift interact to melt existing rock and create new igneous layers within the crust.
C
Cooling and erosion interact to break apart solid rock and return it to a sedimentary state.
D
Heat and pressure interact to change solid rock by reorganizing minerals without melting.

Explanation

Metamorphic rocks form when existing solid rock is changed by heat and pressure. These conditions reorganize the rock’s minerals and texture without melting it; if the rock melted and later cooled, it would form igneous rock instead. Therefore, the model should emphasize heat and pressure changing solid rock without melting.

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