Most metamorphic rocks near the Earth's surface are derived from three common sedimentary rocks.Which three?
A)Conglomerate, graywacke, and arkose
B)Shale, quartz sandstone, and limestone
C)Basalt, travertine, and claystone
D)Quartz sandstone, arkose, and siltstone

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Shale, quartz sandstone, and limestone are the three most common sedimentary rocks that form metamorphic rocks near the Earth's surface. Shale transforms into slate, phyllite, or schist, quartz sandstone into quartzite, and limestone into marble.

Most Metamorphic Rocks near the Earth's Surface Are Derived from Three