Why does uplifting metamorphic rocks during mountain building lead to the formation of sedimentary rocks?
A) because water can't penetrate the ground
B) because metamorphic rocks can only be eroded by air
C) because the rocks become exposed to the elements and erode
D) because metamorphic rocks are only found under mountains

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Uplifting metamorphic rocks during mountain building exposes them to the elements and erosion, leading to the formation of sedimentary rocks as layers of eroded material accumulate and lithify.

Why Does Uplifting Metamorphic Rocks During Mountain Building Lead to the Formation