26.4 Flashcards
metamorphic rock is changed by a combination of which thing
heat,pressure, or chemical reactions.
which types of rocks can be changes by metamorphism
Any igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic
what is it called when metamorphic changes in rock occur over larg areas.
regional
metamorphism.
what is it called when metamorphic changes in rocks occur over small changes
contact metamorphism.
when shale is compressed, which type of metamorphic rock is created
slate
what are the two types of metamorphic rock textures
Foliated
Nonfoliated
define foliated texture
Foliated rocks have crystals that are arranged in layers and bands.
define nonfoliated texture
Nonfoliated rocks have crystals with more random orientations.
metamorphic rocks are mainly classified based on which two things
Textures composition
define rocks cycle
The continual changing of rocks from one type to another
which type of rocks are part of the rocks cycle
igneous, sedimentary, metropolises
what are the 3 types of rocks?
igneous, sedimentary, metropolises
which type of rocks form from molten rocks
igneous
which type of rocks are formed from clasts.
sedimentary
which types of rocks are formed from heat, pressure, are chemical reactions
metamorphic