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Lab: Mineral and Rock Classification — Unit test

Question 5 of 25 • MO-Earth and Space Science A

Which statement best describes the formation of metamorphic rocks?

Answer
A
Magma cools and crystallizes slowly beneath Earth’s surface.
B
Liquid lava erupts from a volcano and cools quickly at Earth’s surface.
C
Sand and gravel are deposited at the mouth of a river and, over time, form layers that solidify into rock.
D
Ancient sandstone beaches become buried deep beneath Earth’s surface, where they are exposed to extreme heat and pressure.
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