Identify the correct steps in the transformation of an igneous rock to a metamorphic rock.
A)rock melted and cooled → rock eroded away and deposited
B)rock melted and cooled → rock subjected to high heat and pressure
C)rock eroded away and deposited → rock buried and subjected to high heat and pressure
D)rock buried and subject to high heat and pressure → rock eroded away and deposited

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The correct steps in the transformation of an igneous rock to a metamorphic rock involve subjecting the rock to high heat and pressure. This can occur through burial and/or tectonic forces. Rock melting and erosion are not involved in the formation of a metamorphic rock.

Identify the Correct Steps in the Transformation of an Igneous