Chapter 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
chemical reactions

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2
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which types of rocks can be changed by metamorphism

A

igneous
sedemintary
metamorphic

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

A

regional metamophism

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4
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what is it called when metamorphic changes occur over a small area

A

contact metamorphism

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5
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when shale is compressed, which type of metamorphic rock is created

A

slate

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6
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what are the two types of metamorphic rock textures

A

foliated nonfoliated

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7
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define foliated texture

A

have crystals that are arranged in layers and bands

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8
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define nonfoliated texture

A

crystals with more random formation

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9
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metamorphic rocks are mainly classified based on which two things

A

texture

compostion

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10
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define rock cycles

A

the changing of rocks

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11
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which types of rocks are part of the rock cycle

A

metamorphic
igneous
sedemenitary

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12
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what are 3 types of rocks

A

metamorphic
igneous
sedemenitary

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13
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which types of rocks form from molten rock

A

igneous

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14
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which types of rock are formed from clasts, precipitation, or compressed once living matter

A

sedeminatry

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15
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which types of rocks are formed from heat pressure and chemical reaction

A

metamorphic

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16
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what can form from hot water evaporation or molten rock

A

minerals