Metamorphic rock is formed from sediment that is produced when existing rocks are weathered and eroded into small pieces and then transported away from their sources.

Metamorphic Rock

Type of rock that has undergone transformation by heat, pressure, or other natural processes, altering its original form without melting it.

Sediment

Particles of soil, sand, and minerals that settle at the bottom of bodies of water, often carried there by water flow or wind.