26.4 Flashcards

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1
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metamorphic rock is changed by a combination of which 3 things

A

heat,pressure,and chemical reactions

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which type of rocks can be changed by metamorphism

A

igneous, sedimentary,or metamorphic

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3
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what is it called when metamorphic changes in rocks occur over large areas

A

regional metamorphism

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4
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what is it called when metamorphic changes in rocks occur over small areas

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contact metamorphism

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5
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when shale is compressed which type of metamorphic rock is created

A

slate

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6
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what are the two types of metamorphic rock textures

A

foliated, nonfoliated

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7
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define foliated texture

A

layers and bands

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8
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define nonfoliated texture

A

have crystals with more random orientations

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9
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metamorphic rocks are mainly classified based on which two things

A

texture and composition

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10
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define rock cycle

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the continual changes of rocks from one type to another

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which types of rack are part of the rock cycle

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igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic

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12
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what are the 3 types of rocks

A

igneous sedimentary and metamorphic

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13
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which type of rocks form from molten rocks

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igneous

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14
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which type of rocks are formed from clasts precipitation or compressed once living matter

A

sedimentary

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15
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which type of rocks are formed from heat pressure and chemical reactions

A

metamorphic

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16
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what can form from hot water evaporation or molten rock

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minerals