Identify the correct steps in the transformation of a sedimentary rock into a metamorphic rock.
A) rock eroded away and deposited in ocean basin à rock pulled into subduction zone and melted
B) rock eroded away and deposited in ocean basin à rock buried under many layers of sediments
C) rock eroded away and deposited in an ocean stream à volcano erupts through stream and melts rocks
D) rock eroded away and deposited in alluvial fan à rock buried deeply and melted by intrusion

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The correct steps in the transformation of a sedimentary rock into a metamorphic rock include burial and compaction, followed by heat and pressure that cause changes in the mineral composition and texture of the rock. Option B describes this process correctly. The other options involve melting, which is not a typical process in the formation of metamorphic rocks.

Identify the Correct Steps in the Transformation of a Sedimentary