chapter 26.4 Flashcards
Metamorphic rock is changed by a combination of witch 3 things?
heat
pressure
chemical reaction
Which types of rocks can be changed by metamorphism?
sedimentary
igneous
metamorphic
What is 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 rocks textures?
foliaed d nonfoliaed
what is foliated textures
crystals that are arranged in layers and bands
layers
what is nonfoleiated textures
random orientation
uniform color
metamorphic rocks are mainly classified based on which 2 things?
texture and composition
what is rock cycle
the continual changing of rocks formed one type to another is called the rock cycle
which types of rocks are part of the rock cycle?
sedimentary
metamorphic
ingenious
what are the 3 types of rocks?
sedimentary
metamorphic
ingenious
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 reactions?
Metamorphic