Metaphorphic Rocks Flashcards
0
Q
How is marble formed
A
Limestone is put under great temperatures
1
Q
How do rocks become metamorphic
A
Great heat or pressure
2
Q
How is slate made
A
Soft mudstone is put under great pressure eg earthquake
3
Q
If the rock is under great heat or pressure what will the rock do
A
Shrink and form metaphoric rocks
4
Q
What is special about metamorphic rocks
A
Are hard and resistant to erosion and used for building
5
Q
What were types of rock before they changed
A
Igneous or sedimentary
