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Slate is a metamorphosed rock made from the sedimentary rock _____. A. shale B. limestone C. sandstone D. conglomerate

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it is made from shale
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A. Shale

Explanation: Sedimentary rocks are converted into metamorphosed rocks under high temperature and pressure. Shale is a sedimentary rock which get converted into slate under high temperature and pressure. Shale is a sedimentary rock made up of volcanic ash or clay while slate is a fine- grained , homogeneous metamorphosed rock. Slate can be found in many colors such as- grey, green, pale to brown.

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