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Describe the process from sediment to sedimentary rock. Describe how sedimentary rocks become metamorphic...

1. Describe the process from sediment to sedimentary rock. Describe how sedimentary rocks become metamorphic rocks.

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  1. Sediment to Sedimentary Rock: Sediments are compacted and cemented over time. Layers of sediment accumulate and the weight of the layers compresses the particles. Minerals in the water act as a glue to cement the particles together, forming sedimentary rock.

  2. Sedimentary Rock to Metamorphic Rock: Sedimentary rocks become metamorphic rocks through heat and pressure. These conditions cause physical and chemical changes in the rock, altering its mineral composition and structure without melting it.

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