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metamorphic rock is changed by a combination of which thing

A

heat,pressure, or chemical reactions.

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which types of rocks can be changes by metamorphism

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Any igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic

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3
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what is it called when metamorphic changes in rock occur over larg 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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5
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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

Nonfoliated

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7
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define foliated texture

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Foliated rocks have crystals that are arranged in layers and bands.

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8
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define nonfoliated texture

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Nonfoliated rocks 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

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Textures composition

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10
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define rocks cycle

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The continual changing of rocks from one type to another

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which type of rocks are part of the rocks cycle

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igneous, sedimentary, metropolises

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12
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what are the 3 types of rocks?

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igneous, sedimentary, metropolises

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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.

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sedimentary

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15
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which types of rocks are formed from heat, pressure, are chemical reactions

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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