How would a metamorphic rock become a sedimentary rock?

A) It could melt and crystallize.
B) It could eject from a volcano and cool on the earth's surface.
C) It could experience weathering or erosion, later precipitating and undergoing lithification.
D) It could be exposed to intense heat and pressure to form sedimentary rock.


Answer: C

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