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What is a metamorphic rock?

A. A rock that forms from pieces of other rocks that are cemented together
B. A rock that forms from magma or lava as a result of cooling and hardening
C. A rock that forms from another rock as a result of heat, pressure, or both heat and pressure
D. A rock that forms from the remains of plants or animals that are compacted together

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Answer: that will be B I am sorry if it is wrong that what it says for me

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Answer: Metamorphic rocks arise from the transformation of existing rock types, in a process called metamorphism, which means "change in form". The original rock is subjected to heat and pressure, causing profound physical or chemical change. The protolith may be a sedimentary, igneous, or existing metamorphic rock.

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