If granite undergoes high temperatures and high pressures within Earth, what type of rock will be formed? Assume that the granite does not melt.

A) a sedimentary rock
B) a metamorphic rock
C) magma
D) an igneous rock

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If granite undergoes high temperatures and high pressures within Earth, what type of rock will be formed? Assume that the granite does not melt.

A) a sedimentary rock
B) a metamorphic rock
C) magma
D) an igneous rock

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anonymous · Answer

It's B. 

Metamorphic rocks are formed when other types of rock undergo high temperatures and high pressure. 

Granite is an igneous rock. And if we place it under high temperature and pressure, it morphs into a metamorphic rock.