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Can igneous rocks be directly derived from the deformation of metamorphic rocks?

1) True
2) False

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No, igneous rocks cannot be directly derived from the deformation of metamorphic rocks. Metamorphic rocks result from the alteration of pre-existing rocks due to heat and/or pressure, while igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

Step-by-step explanation:

No, igneous rocks cannot be directly derived from the deformation of metamorphic rocks.

Metamorphic rocks form when pre-existing rocks are altered by heat and/or pressure.

On the other hand, igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

While metamorphic rocks can be derived from other rock types such as igneous or sedimentary, igneous rocks do not directly result from the deformation of metamorphic rocks.

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