ch 26.4 Flashcards

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1
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metamorphic rock is changed by a combination of which 3 things?

A

heat pressure and chemical

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which type of rocks can be changed by metamorphism

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any igneous sedmintary

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3
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what is it called when metamorphic changes in rocks occur over large areas

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regional metamorphism

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4
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what is it called when metamorphic changes in rocks occur over small changes

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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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compressed by causing minerals

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6
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what are the two types of metamorphic rock textures

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7
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define foliated texture

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they have textures that are arranged in layers and bands

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8
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define nonfoliated texture

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they 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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texture

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10
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define rock cycle

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changing of rocks from one type to another

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which types of rocks are part of the rock cycle

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12
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what are the 3 types of rocks

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13
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which type of rocks form from molten rock

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14
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which types of rocks are formed from clast precipiation or compressed once living matter

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cementary rock

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15
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which types of rocks are formed from heat pressure and 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