A meteorite impact crater can be distinguished from a volcanic crater through the presence of
A)volcanic rock
B)high pressure metamorphic minerals
C)dust surrounding the crater
D)a raised crater rim

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High pressure metamorphic minerals, such as shocked quartz, are indicative of the extreme pressures associated with meteorite impacts, distinguishing them from volcanic craters.

A Meteorite Impact Crater Can Be Distinguished from a Volcanic