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Metamorphic rock is changed by a combination of which 3 things
heat pressure or chemical reactions
which types of rocks can be changed by metamorphism
igneous sedimentary 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 areas
contact metamorphism
when shale is compressed which type of metamorphic rock is created
slate
what are 2 types of metamorphic rock textures
foliated and nonfoliated
define foliated texture
layers and bands
define nonfoliated texture
crystals with random orientation
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 seyekul
igneous metamorphic sedimentary
what are the 3 types of rocks
Metamorphic igneous sedimentary
which types of rocks form from molten rock
igneous
which types of rock are formed from clasts precipitation or compressed once living matter
sedimenary
which types of rocks are formed from heat pressure and chemical reactions
Metamorphic