When shale is buried to depths where temperatures are about 400*C, it metamorphoses into __________. This rock splits into thin sheets like shale does, but not nearly as easily. Although it is laminated, it is very strong, which makes it useful for roof and floor tiles.Group of answer choicesmarblegneissslateschist
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When shale is buried to depths where temperatures are about 400*C, it metamorphoses into __________. This rock splits into thin sheets like shale does, but not nearly as easily. Although it is laminated, it is very strong, which makes it useful for roof and floor tiles.Group of answer choicesmarblegneissslateschist
Solution
When shale is buried to depths where temperatures are about 400*C, it metamorphoses into slate. This rock splits into thin sheets like shale does, but not nearly as easily. Although it is laminated, it is very strong, which makes it useful for roof and floor tiles.
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