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The diagram below shows part of the rock cycle. (6 points)

Rock cycle with a volcanic eruption at the top. Moving counterclockwise, there is an arrow pointing to Rock B. From Rock B there is an arrow labeled sediment and compaction pointing to Rock C. From Rock C there is an arrow labeled heat and pressure pointing to Rock A. From Rock A there is an arrow labeled magma pointing back to volcanic eruption.

Which type of rock does B represent?

Igneous rock

Metamorphic rock

Rock formed by compaction

Rock formed by heat and pressure

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Answer:

igneous rock

Step-by-step explanation:

theres this song that i was taught in fourth grade that kind of helped me remember. metamorphic is heat and pressure, sedimentary is erosion and weather, and igneous is cooled magma. rock be is shown after the volcano

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Answer:

Igneous Rock

Step-by-step explanation:

Assuming this is a cycle, the volcanic eruption would lead back to rock B; rocks formed by volcanic eruptions are considered Igneous.

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