26.4 Flashcards
metamorphic rock is changed by a combination of which 3 things
heat,pressure and chemical reaction
which types of rocks can be changed by metamorphism
igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic
what is it called when metamorphic changes in rocks occur over large areas
regional metamorphism
what is it called when metamorphic changes in rocks occur over small changes
contact metamorphism
when shale is compressed, which types of metamorphic rock is created
slate
what are the two types of metamorphic rock textures
foliated and nonfoliated
define non foliated textures
random orientations
metamorphic rocks are mainly classified based on which two things
texture and composition
define foliated texture
crystals arranged in layers
define rock cycle
continual changing of rocks from one type to another
which types of rock are part of the rock cycle
igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
what are the 3 types of rock
igneous,sedimentary, and metamorphic
which type of rock for from molten rock
igneous
which types of rocks are formed from clasts,precipitation, or compressed once living matter
sedimentary
which types of rocks are formed from heat,pressure, and chemical reactions
metamorphic