Heating up a rock causes the atoms in the rock to vibrate and break their bonds.The atoms can then move slightly and create new bonds with nearby atoms.This process is called ________.
A)preferred orientation
B)solid-state diffusion
C)plastic deformation
D)melting

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Solid-state diffusion is the process of atoms moving slightly and creating new bonds with nearby atoms after being heated up, which is what occurs when a rock is heated up. Preferred orientation refers to the alignment of crystals in a rock in a specific direction, plastic deformation refers to the permanent change in shape of a rock due to stress, and melting refers to the process of a solid becoming a liquid.

Heating Up a Rock Causes the Atoms in the Rock