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

A

Heat, pressure, or 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 the two types of metamorphic rock textures?

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Foliated and nonFoliate

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Define foliated texture

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has layers and bands

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Define nonfoliated texture

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Random orientations

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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 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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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic

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What are the 3 types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic

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13
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Which type of rocks form from molten rock?

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Igneous Rock

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

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Sedimentary

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

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Metamorphic

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

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Minerals