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

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.

Answer 2

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.