Which type of rock is marble?
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Igneous
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conglomerate
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sedimentary
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metamorphic
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Marble is a metamorphic rock formed from limestone undergoing intense heat and pressure. Metamorphic rocks are transformed from existing rock types. Igneous rocks form from cooling magma, sedimentary rocks from accumulated deposits, and conglomerate is a specific type of sedimentary rock.