In the rock cycle, an existing rock can become any of the three rock types depending on the
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Correct answer to question 176 (General Science): processes it is exposed to, such as heat, pressure, or weathering
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The rock cycle shows that rock is not fixed: melting and cooling produces igneous rock, heat and pressure produce metamorphic rock, and weathering and compaction produce sedimentary rock, and any type can feed into any other.
Updated: November 2026