Chapter 26.4 Flashcards
Metamorphic rock is changed by a combination of which 3 things
heat
pressure
chemical reactions
which types of rocks can be changed by metamorphism
igneous
sedemintary
metamorphic
what is it called when metamorphic changes in rocks occur over large areas
regional metamophism
what is it called when metamorphic changes occur over a small area
contact metamorphism
when shale is compressed, which type of metamorphic rock is created
slate
what are the two types of metamorphic rock textures
foliated nonfoliated
define foliated texture
have crystals that are arranged in layers and bands
define nonfoliated texture
crystals with more random formation
metamorphic rocks are mainly classified based on which two things
texture
compostion
define rock cycles
the changing of rocks
which types of rocks are part of the rock cycle
metamorphic
igneous
sedemenitary
what are 3 types of rocks
metamorphic
igneous
sedemenitary
which types of rocks form from molten rock
igneous
which types of rock are formed from clasts, precipitation, or compressed once living matter
sedeminatry
which types of rocks are formed from heat pressure and chemical reaction
metamorphic