Multiple Choice
To transform an igneous rock into a sedimentary rock, which of the following processes must take place?
A) melting and re-cooling, followed by crystallization
B) chemical reactions under conditions of elevated temperature or pressure
C) weathering, transport, deposition, and lithification
D) impact by a meteorite
Correct Answer:
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