Question

Select the statement(s) that is/are true from the following options.

• A. Without going through the sedimentary stage, an igneous rock can not be transformed into a metamorphic rock.
• B. Any type of rock can change into any other type.
• C. If an igneous rock comes under heat and pressure, it can change into a metamorphic rock directly.
• D. Both a and b.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B Any type of rock can change into any other type.
C If an igneous rock comes under heat and pressure, it can change into a metamorphic rock directly.

If an igneous rock comes under heat and pressure, it can change into a metamorphic rock directly. It need not go through the sedimentary stage. Also, any type of rock can change into any other type.