A metamorphic rock can also be thought of as a rock that changes. What causes the rock to change? Layers of sediment build up over time press down to form a new rock. Rain, wind, freezing and thawing, and plant roots growing cause the rock to erode, leaving behind sediments. Extreme heat and pressure from deep within Earth cause changes to the rocks appearance, structure, and composition. The rock slowly changes over time into a new rock.

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Delilah

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25 March, 01:28

A metamorphic rock can also be thought of as a rock that changes. What causes the rock to change? Layers of sediment build up over time press down to form a new rock. Rain, wind, freezing and thawing, and plant roots growing cause the rock to erode, leaving behind sediments. Extreme heat and pressure from deep within Earth cause changes to the rocks appearance, structure, and composition. The rock slowly changes over time into a new rock.

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Danielle Mcintyre · Answer 1

Answer: Extreme heat and pressure from deep within Earth cause changes to the rocks appearance, structure, and composition.

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- Sedimentary rocks are types of rock that are formed by the accumulation or deposition of small particles/sediments.

- Igneous rock is formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava

- Metamorphic rocks are changed by heat and pressure