I WONDER - What Are Metamorphic Rocks?

Metamorphic rocks start as sedimentary or igneous rocks. They form when mountain ranges push up, causing rocks to be buried and compressed, or when rocks are heated by magma. Examples include marble, slate, and quartzite.

What are the two types of rocks that can transform into metamorphic rocks?

• Sedimentary and volcanic rocks

• Sedimentary and igneous rocks

• Igneous and sedimentary rocks

• Igneous and volcanic rocks

Which geological process contributes to the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Volcanic eruption

• River sedimentation

• Mountain formation

• Erosion by wind

How can rocks be transformed into metamorphic rocks besides being buried and squeezed?

• By being frozen

• By being heated by magma

• By being submerged in water

• By being exposed to sunlight

Which of the following is NOT an example of a metamorphic rock?

• Marble

• Slate

• Quartzite

• Granite

Which rock is commonly used in sculptures and is a type of metamorphic rock?

• Marble

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Limestone