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In the rock cycle, what happened when heat and pressure are applied to sedimentary rock without melting the rock? A. It turns into magma B. It becomes metamorphic rock C. It crystallizes into igneous rock
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In the rock cycle, what happened when heat and pressure are applied to sedimentary rock without melting the rock?

A. It turns into magma

B. It becomes metamorphic rock

C. It crystallizes into igneous rock

D. It erodes and becomes sediment

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b

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It becomes a metamorphic rock, hence the name. Its "metamorphosis" is brought on by the heat and pressure.
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