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Which of the following is a metamorphic rock?
- A. Granite
- B. Basalt
- C. Sandstone
- D. Marble
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Answer: (D) Marble
Marble forms when limestone is subjected to heat and pressure. Granite is an intrusive igneous rock, basalt an extrusive igneous rock, and sandstone a sedimentary rock formed by consolidation of sand grains. The change of limestone to marble and shale to slate are standard examples of metamorphism.
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