Question

The Roman Colosseum and many other ancient examples of architecture contain the metamorphic rock marble as part of their construction. True False

Answer 1

True. Metamorphic rocks are pre-existing rocks that have been modified through the exposure to unusual temperatures and/or pressures. It has been used for blackboard, roofs, sidewalks, floors, and marble is an example of a  metamorphic rock that is used to make floor tiles, countertops and it is carved into statues and was used extensively in the building of the Roman Colosseum and other historic buildings.