Practice mode Soil Science

Schist is an example of what?

Correct answer C. Metamorphic rock

Explanation

Schist forms when shale or other rocks undergo moderate heat and pressure, aligning platy minerals such as mica into a foliated texture, so it is a metamorphic rock.

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