Asked by Matthew Petersen on Jul 14, 2024

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Heat, pressure, and deformation are processes that can create:

A) metamorphic rocks
B) igneous
C) sedimentary

Heat

A form of energy associated with the movement of atoms and molecules in substances.

Deformation

Processes that cause a rock body to change position, orientation, size, or shape, such as by folding, faulting, and shearing.

Metamorphic Rocks

Rocks that have been transformed from an original state into a new texture or structure by heat, pressure, and/or fluid activity.

  • Comprehend the importance of heat, pressure, and deformation processes in the formation of metamorphic rocks.
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Micah PeraltaJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Metamorphic rocks are formed through the transformation of pre-existing rocks under the influence of high heat, pressure, and sometimes deformation, without the rock melting completely.