When a sedimentary rock undergoes extreme heat and pressure what kind of rock does it turn into?

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xXHaiXx ยท Stefan V.
Apr 3, 2018

It turns into a metamorphic rock.

Explanation:

When a sedimentary rock goes deep underground, it experiences heat and pressure. This distorts the rock and turns it into a metamorphic rock.

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