Which type of rocks can change to metamorphic rocks?

Sedimentary rocks

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Lava

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Magma

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Igneous rocks

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Solution

The correct options are
A Sedimentary rocks
D Igneous rocks
Igneous and sedimentary rocks can change into metamorphic rocks under high temperature and pressure. For example, clay changes to slate and limestone changes to marble. Lava is molten. It does not form a metamorphic rock.

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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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Consider the following statements
1. Igneous rocks are the oldest rocks, while metamorphic are being derivative of igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks.
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3. Tendency to react with acids is higher to metamorphic rocks when compared to igneous rocks.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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Which type of rocks can change to metamorphic rocks?

The correct options are A Sedimentary rocks D Igneous rocksIgneous and sedimentary rocks can change into metamorphic rocks under high temperature and pressure. For example, clay changes to slate and limestone changes to marble. Lava is molten. It does not form a metamorphic rock.

The correct options are
A Sedimentary rocks
D Igneous rocks
Igneous and sedimentary rocks can change into metamorphic rocks under high temperature and pressure. For example, clay changes to slate and limestone changes to marble. Lava is molten. It does not form a metamorphic rock.