C2.4.3 METAMORPHIC ROCKS! Flashcards
1
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LAYERS OF METAMORPHIC ROCKS ARE CHANGED BY
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A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF HEAT AND PRESSURE ON IGNEOUS AND SEDIMENTARY ROCKS.
2
Q
EXAMPLES OF METAMORPIC ROCKS
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E.G MARBLE AND SLATE
3
Q
HOW DOES MUDSTONE CHANGE INTO SLATE
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SLATE IS FORMED WHEN HIGH PRESSURE UNDERGROUND SQUASHES THE MUDSTONE
4
Q
HOW DOES LIMESTONE CHANGE INTO MARBLE
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LIMESTONE BELOW THE EARTHS SURFACE HEATS UP AND DOESNT MELT BUT THE PARTICLES DO REARRANGE
5
Q
PROPERTIES OF META ROCKS
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NOT POROUS
6
Q
WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR
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MARBLE IS USED FOR KITCHEN TILES AND SLATE IS USED FOR ROOFING TILES
