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11 July, 01:32

How does mudstone turn into metamorphic rock?

A. After a short period of time, particles of rock dissolve and harden again.

B. After many years, groundwater discolors and changes the rock.

C. Over a long period of time, temperature and pressure build up and change the rock.

D. Over time, layers form and spread out over a wide area to form rock.

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  1. 11 July, 01:56
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    Option (C)

    Explanation:

    Sedimentary rocks are formed due to the compaction and lithification sediments. For example, mudstone, sandstone, and shale.

    Metamorphic rocks are those rocks that are formed when a sedimentary/igneous/other metamorphic rocks undergo changes in the pressure and the temperature conditions. Temperature and pressure are the main factors here. For example, slate, phyllite, schist, and gneiss.

    Mudstone is a sedimentary rock that can convert into a fine-grained and foliated metamorphic rock called slate due to the increase in the temperature and pressure.

    Hence, the correct answer is option (C).
  2. 11 July, 03:47
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    C is the answer.

    Metamorphic rocks is when a rock changes under time and lots of pressure.

    Sedimentary is rocks made of sediment.

    Igneous rocks are rocks that are made of magma.

    Knowing this, C is closest to the definition of metamorphic rocks.
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