Geologically Marble is Known as
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Updated on: September 25th, 2023
Geologically marble is known as
- Sedimentary rock
- Igneous rock
- Metamorphic rock
- Stratified rock
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Answer: C. Metamorphic rock
Geologically marble is known as metamorphic rock.
Solution
Geologically marble is known as a metamorphic rock.
Igneous rocks are those rocks which formed when molten lava solidifies. Example- Granite, Basalt etc.
Sedimentary rocks are those rocks which are formed by the deposition of earth material and their cementation at the earth’s surface within water bodies. Example- Coal, Sandstone, Limestone etc.
Metamorphic rocks are those rocks which are formed due to alteration in already existing rocks due to change in environmental conditions like temperature, pressure etc. Example= Slate, Marble etc.
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