Here's why:
* Metamorphic means "changed form".
* Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks (igneous, sedimentary, or even other metamorphic rocks) are subjected to intense heat and pressure deep within the Earth's crust.
* This process changes the rock's mineral composition, texture, and sometimes even its chemical composition.
Examples of metamorphic rocks include:
* Marble (formed from limestone)
* Slate (formed from shale)
* Quartzite (formed from sandstone)
* Gneiss (formed from granite)