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Metamorphic rock is changed by a combination of which 3 things?

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Heat, pressure, & chemical reactions.

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Which types of rocks can be changed by metamorphism?

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Igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.

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What is it called when metamorphic changes in rocks occur over large areas?

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Regional metamorphism

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What is it called when metamorphic changes in rocks occur over small changes?

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Contact metamorphism

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When shale is compressed, which type of metamorphic rock is created?

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Slate

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What are two types of metamorphic rock textures?

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Foliated & Nonfoliated

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Define foliated texture.

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Have crystals that are arranged in layers and bands.

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Define nonfiated texture.

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Have crystals with more random orientations.

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Metamorphic rocks are mainly classified based on which two things?

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Texture & Composition

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Define Rock Cycle.

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The continual changing of rocks from one type to another.

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Which types of rocks are part of the rock cycle?

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Sedimentary, Igneous, & Metamorphic

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What are the 3 types of rocks?

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Sedimentary, Igneous, & Metamorphic

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Which types of rocks form from molten rock?

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Igneous Rocks

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Which types of rocks are formed from clasts, precipitation, or compressed once living matter?

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Sedimentary Rocks

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Which types of rocks are formed from heat, pressure, and chemical reactions?

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Metamorphic Rocks

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What can form from hot water, evaporation, or molten rock?

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Minerals