FCAT Grade 8 Science Assessment Practice Questions

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Metamorphic rocks are formed at high temperature and pressure, resulting in the formation of new minerals from existing old minerals. Which of the following is a metamorphic rock?
  1. Marble
  2. Basalt
  3. Pumice
  4. Granite
  5. Limestone
Explanation
Answer: A - Marble is a metamorphic rock. Basalt and pumice are both igneous rocks formed from volcanoes, and limestone is a sedimentary rock formed from layers of deposited sediment.
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