The class of rocks formed by subjecting existing rock to extreme heat and pressure (but not to the point of melt) is called:
A) Metamorphic rocks.
B) Sedimentary rocks.
C) Igneous rocks.

Name: The class of rocks formed by subjecting existing rock to extreme heat and pressure (but not to the point of melt) is called: A) Metamorphic rocks. B) Sedimentary rocks. C) Igneous rocks.
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Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks are subjected to extreme heat and pressure, but not to the point of melting.

The Class of Rocks Formed by Subjecting Existing Rock to Extreme