Question

what meaning do the prefix meta - and the root morph convey in the word metamorphosis? the earths crust contains many types of metamorphic rocks, like marble and slate, formed as a result of great pressure and high temperatures deep beneath the earths surface. a complex change from liquid to solid a complete change from the original a simple change in appearance a dramatic change in texture

Explanation:

The prefix "meta -" often means "change" or "beyond", and in the context of metamorphic rocks which are formed by significant physical and chemical changes due to great pressure and high temperatures from their original state. So it conveys a complete change from the original.

Answer:

a complete change from the original