Sedimentary rocks are more a product of the_______ system whereas metamorphic and igneous rocks are more a product of the_______ system.
A)intrusive; extrusive
B)tectonic; rock
C)exogenic; endogenic
D)endogenic; exogenic

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Sedimentary rocks are formed through exogenic processes such as weathering, erosion, and deposition. Metamorphic and igneous rocks are formed through endogenic processes such as heat, pressure, and magma. Therefore, the correct choice is C, which distinguishes between exogenic (sedimentary) and endogenic (metamorphic and igneous) processes.

Sedimentary Rocks Are More a Product of The_______ System Whereas