chapter 26.4 Flashcards
Metamorphic rock is changed by a combination of which 3 things?
heat, pressure, and chemical reaction
Which types of rocks can be changed by metamorphism
igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
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
contact metamorphism
when shale is compressed, which type of metamorphic rock is created
slate
what are the two types of metamorphic rock textures
foliated and non-foliated
define foliated texture
has layers and bands
define nonfoliated texture
has random orientations
metamorphic rocks are mainly classified based on which two things
texture and composition
define rock cycle
the continual changing of rocks from one type to another
which types of rocks are part of the rock cycle
igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
what are three types of rocks
igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
which types of rocks form from molten rock
igneous
which types of rocks are formed from clasts, precipitation, or compressed once living matter
sedimentary
which types of rocks are formed from heat, pressure, and chemical reaction
metamorphic