Which of the following does NOT match a sedimentary rock with a possible metamorphic equivalent?

A) sandstone - quartzite
B) limestone - marble
C) shale - schist
D) shale - gneiss
E) all of these are correct matches

Sedimentary Rock

Rock formed by the deposition and subsequent cementation of mineral or organic particles on the floor of oceans or other bodies of water at the Earth's surface.

Metamorphic Equivalent

The rock type that results when another type of rock is subjected to metamorphism under specific conditions.

Quartzite

A hard, metamorphic rock formed from sandstone through heating and pressure, known for its durability and use in construction.