20. michelangelos david is a statue that was carved in the early 1500s. the statue is made from marble…

20. michelangelos david is a statue that was carved in the early 1500s. the statue is made from marble, which is a type of metamorphic rock. how did the metamorphic rock used in the david form? a it melted and cooled. b it broke into sediment and then compacted. c it was heated and put under pressure. d rock doesnt form; it stays as it is.

20. michelangelos david is a statue that was carved in the early 1500s. the statue is made from marble, which is a type of metamorphic rock. how did the metamorphic rock used in the david form? a it melted and cooled. b it broke into sediment and then compacted. c it was heated and put under pressure. d rock doesnt form; it stays as it is.

Answer

Brief Explanations:

Metamorphic rocks form when existing rocks are subjected to high - heat and pressure, changing their mineral composition and texture. Option a describes the formation of igneous rocks, option b describes sedimentary rock formation, and option d is incorrect as rocks can change form.

Answer:

C. It was heated and put under pressure.