Which of the following metamorphic rocks is incorrectly paired with its parent rock?
A)greenstone - basalt
B)quartzite - granite
C)marble - limestone
D)schist - shale

Name: Which of the following metamorphic rocks is incorrectly paired with its parent rock? A)greenstone - basalt B)quartzite - granite C)marble - limestone D)schist - shale
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Quartzite forms from the metamorphism of quartz-rich sandstone, not granite. Granite can metamorphose into other types of rock, such as gneiss, but not quartzite.

Which of the Following Metamorphic Rocks Is Incorrectly Paired with Its