What Are the Correct Steps in the Transformation of a Sedimentary

question 6

Multiple Choice

What are the correct steps in the transformation of a sedimentary rock into a metamorphic rock?

• A)rock eroded away and deposited in ocean basin → rock pulled into subduction zone and melted
• B)rock eroded away and deposited in ocean basin → rock buried under many layers of sediments
• C)rock eroded away and deposited in ocean basin → volcano erupts through ocean floor and melts rocks
• D)rock eroded away and deposited in alluvial fan → rock buried deeply and melted by intrusion

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Definitions:

Alcohol

Alcohol refers to a group of organic compounds characterized by the presence of one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to a carbon atom.

Rapidly

Quickly or in a short time period.

Oxidation

A chemical reaction involving the loss of electrons by a molecule, atom, or ion, often associated with gaining oxygen or losing hydrogen.

Reduction

A chemical reaction involving the gain of electrons or the decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.