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Standard VII
Geography
Metamorphic Rocks
Marble is a m...
Question
Marble is a metamorphic rock. It is formed by the alteration of _________.
A
granite
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B
coal
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C
graphite
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D
limestone
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Solution
The correct option is
D
limestone
Marble is a metamorphic rock that forms when limestone is subjected to heat and pressure of metamorphism.
Hence, the correct option is D.
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