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Which type of rock would form if the sandstone rock in this image were put

under a great deal of heat and pressure?
O A. Extrusive igneous
B. Intrusive igneous
C. Sedimentary
D. Metamorphic

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D. Metamorphic

Explanation: metamorphic rocks are formed when preexisting rocks (in this case sandstone) is exposed to extreme heat and pressure causing it to change. For example, after being exposing to extreme heat and pressure, the sandstone will metamorphose into a quartzite
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It’s D I’m pretty sure
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