Which must be true for metamorphism to occur?   A) The parent rock must be in solid form. B) Tons of pressure must be applied. C) The process must take place underground. D) All the above

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Newton's First Law of Motion

If a very smooth ball is rolled down an inclined surface with zero friction, the ball will continue to roll indefinitely for an infinite time, in an attempt to reach to the same height on the opposite hill!