Which among the following types of rock is formed when it undergoes a transformation when subjected to extreme heat and pressure-Intrusive igneous rockSedimentary rockMetamorphic rockExtrusive igneous rock

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Standard IX

Geography

Rocks And Their Classification

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Which among the following types of rock is formed when it undergoes a transformation when subjected to extreme heat and pressure?

Metamorphic rock

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Intrusive igneous rock

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Sedimentary rock

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Extrusive igneous rock

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