9.5 Flashcards
1
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the process that changes rocks by extreme pressure or heat (or both)
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Metamorphism
2
Q
rock formed from another rock that has been under great heat or pressure (or both)
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metamorphic rocks
3
Q
a fine-grained metamorphic rock formed as a result of moderate heat and pressure on shale
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Slate
4
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a metamorphic rock formed as a result of great pressure on limestone
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Marble
5
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a coarse-grained metamorphic rock formed mainly as a result of great pressure on granite
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gneiss
6
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a basic concept in geology that describes transitions through geologic time among the three main rock types: sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous.
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Rock Cycle
