Geography Lithosphere

Q. If the original day sediments are subjected to high temperature and pressure, they successively change into rocks, the correct order of which is ________

A
Slate, Schist, Shale
B
Slate, Shale, Schist
C
Shale, Schist, Slate
D
Shale, Slate, Schist

Correct Answer

Shale, Slate, Schist

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