ch 26.4 Flashcards
metamorphic rock is changed by a combination of which 3 things?
heat pressure and chemical
which type of rocks can be changed by metamorphism
any igneous sedmintary
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
metamorphism
when shale is compressed which type of metamorphic rock is created
compressed by causing minerals
what are the two types of metamorphic rock textures
define foliated texture
they have textures that are arranged in layers and bands
define nonfoliated texture
they have crystals with more random orientations.
metamorphic rocks are mainly classified based on which two things
texture
define rock cycle
changing of rocks from one type to another
which types of rocks are part of the rock cycle
what are the 3 types of rocks
which type of rocks form from molten rock
which types of rocks are formed from clast precipiation or compressed once living matter
cementary rock
which types of rocks are formed from heat pressure and chemical reactions
metamorphic