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What process do each of the following rocks need to go through to get from the first rock to the second rock?

Sedimentary to Metamorphic:
Metamorphic to Igneous:
Igneous to Igneous:
Metamorphic to Sedimentary:
Metamorphic to Metamorphic:
Sedimentary to Sedimentary:
Sedimentary to Igneous:
Igneous to Sedimentary:
Igneous to Metamorphic:

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Sedimentary If it becomes buried deep enough within the crust to be subjected to increased temperature and pressure, it may change into metamorphic rock.

Metamorphic When the molten rock cools it forms an igneous rock.

Igneous When lava comes out of a volcano and solidifies into extrusive igneous rock, also called volcanic, the rock cools very quickly.

Metamorphic to sedimentary Weathering is the process of breakdown of rocks through the action of wind, air, water and by the action of organisms.

Metamorphic to metamorphic Metamorphic rocks started out as some other type of rock, but have been substantially changed from their original igneous, sedimentary, or earlier metamorphic form.

Sedimentary to sedimentary Sedimentary rocks are types of rock that are formed by the accumulation or deposition of mineral or organic particles at Earth's surface, followed by cementation.

Sedimentary to igneous When Sedimentary rocks are heated with tremendous heat and pressure, it will melt and be back again to magma. After some time it will cool and harden and will become Igneous rocks.

Igneous to sedimentary On the surface, weathering and erosion break down the igneous rock into pebbles, sand, and mud, creating sediment, which accumulates in basins on the Earth's surface.

Igneous to metamorphic When massive amounts of heat and pressure are applied to an igneous rock, it compacts and becomes a metamorphic rock.
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