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metamorphic rocks result from an old rock being subjected to heat and pressure. due to this, the old rock was
recrystallized and has a higher density
recrystallized and has a lower density
melted and has a lower density
melted and has a higher density
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Metamorphic rocks form via heat and pressure (not melting, which is for igneous rocks). Heat/pressure cause recrystallization, and the compacting from pressure increases density. So the old rock is recrystallized with higher density.
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recrystallized and has a higher density (the first option)