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50. The flow chart below shows how a metamorphic rock can change into a

sedimentary rock. Which of these processes would be the correct label to

replace the question mark?

Metamorphic rock

Sediment

Sedimentary rock

Erosion

?

A) Cooling

B) Deposition

C) Melting

D) weathering


Sagot :

Answer:

The process that would be the correct label to replace the question mark in this question is:

B) Deposition

Explanation:

Deposition takes place after erosion of sedimentary rock.  At this stage, the eroded sedimentary rocks build up under high pressure heat, wind, ice, water, and other natural forces to originate the rock formation cycle once again.  Naturally, after deposition, the igneous rocks, which have then layered up sedimentary rocks to become metamorphic rocks.