Geologically Marble is Known as

By Aina Parasher|Updated : July 27th, 2022

Geologically marble is known as 

  1. Sedimentary rock
  2. Igneous rock
  3. Metamorphic rock
  4. Stratified rock

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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