Question

A geologist discovers a new rock formation. The rock is dark in color and appears to have formed layers. The layers are thick and not parallel but instead show some folding

Answer 1

A metamorphic rock.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The metamorphic rocks are transformed from the existing rock types. They change with the changes in pressure and temperature. They cover large parts of the earth's crust make up 12% of the earth.

• They are made by tectonic processes such as continental collision. That leads to horizontal pressure and distortions some examples may include the gneiss, marble, slate, schist, and quartzite.