Using one to two sentences, explain how the movement of tectonic plates helps turn sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks.(2 points)

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Using one to two sentences, explain how the movement of tectonic plates helps turn sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks.(2 points)

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Answer 1

When tectonic plates move, they can cause immense pressure and heat on sedimentary rocks, leading to their transformation into metamorphic rocks.

Answer 2

The movement of tectonic plates causes sedimentary rocks to be subjected to heat and pressure, which is necessary for the transformation into metamorphic rocks.