ch26.4 Flashcards
metamorphic rock is changed by a combination of which three things.
heat,pressure and chemical reactions
which types of rocks can be changed by metamorphism
igneous metamorphic and sedimentary
what is it called when metamorphic changes in rock occur over a large area
regional metamorphism
what is it called when metamorphic changes in rock occur in a small area[
contact metamorphism
when shale is compressed which type of metamorphic rock is created
slate
what are 2 types of of metamorphic rock textures
foliated and nonfoliated
define foliated texture
have crystals arranged in layers and bands
define nonfoliated texture
have crystals with random orientation
metamorphic rocks are mainly classified based on which two things
texture and composition
define rock cycle
the continuous changing of rocks from one type to another
which type of rocks are part of the rock cycle
sedimentary,igneous and metamorphic
what are the three types of rocks
igneous metamorphic and sedimentary
which types of rock form from molten rock
igneous
what types of rocks form from clasts
sedimentary
which types of roock are formed from heat pressure and chemical reactions
metamorphic