Question

Sedimentary rock is converted into metamorphic rock with the addition of
A.nuclear energy
B. Kinetic energy
C. Potential energy
D. Heat energy

Answer 1

D. Heat Energy


Sedimentary rock is converted into metamorphic rock with exposure to heat, pressure, heated mineral solutions, or a combination of any of them.

Answer 2

D. Heat Energy

When sedimentary rocks are buried deep beneath the earth’s surface, great pressure and tremendous heat change these rocks into new rocks containing different minerals. These are metamorphic rocks.