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Metamorphic Rocks

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Limestone metamorphosizes to form ___ .

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Marble

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Slate

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Chalk

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Granite

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Solution

The correct option is A
Marble

Rocks that are formed when the other forms of rock are under extreme heat and pressure are called Metamorphic rocks. Limestone metamorphosizes to form marble.

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Q.  Consider the following Statements:
1. Granite is an Igneous Rock that undergoes metamorphism to form Gneiss.
2. Slate is a common metamorphic rock that forms from shale.
3. Limestone, is the Igneous rock, that will change into a metamorphic rock; ‘marble’.
Which of the following are ‘True’ ?

Q. Match List I(Original Rock) with List II(Metamorphic Rock) and select the correct answer using the code given below:

List I(Original Rock)	List II(Metamorphic Rock)
(A) Granite	(I) Diamond
(B) Coal	(II) Marble
(C) Limestone	(III) Slate
(D) Shale	(IV) Gneisis

Consider the following pairs:

Original Rock Metamorphic Rock

1. Sandstone : Schist

2. Limestone : Marble

3. Granite : Gneiss

4. Shale : Slate

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