Multiple choice

Metamorphic is derived from the Greek word 'metamorphose' which means ____.

  1. settle down

  2. fire

  3. change of form

  4. sedimentation
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Explanation

The term 'metamorphic' comes from the Greek word 'metamorphose', which literally translates to 'change of form'. This describes how igneous or sedimentary rocks transform into metamorphic rocks under intense heat and pressure.

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