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Can a sedimentary rock like limestone become a metamorphic rock like marble? Yes or No? Explain

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When limestone, a sedimentary rock, gets buried deep in the earth for millions of years, the heat and pressure can change it into a metamorphic rock called marble. Marble is strong and can be polished to a beautiful luster.

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Yes, sedimentary rock can become metamorphic rock only if there is high pressure and heat for a long time. When a sedimentary rock is buried in the Earth's mantle, the heat of 1000°F can transform it to metamorphic rock, only if it buried for a long time. Hope it helps!

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