UK Landscapes (Geology) : Metamorphic Flashcards

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how is metamorphic rock formed?

A

changed by heat and pressure that comes from tectonic activity

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what came pressure also come from?

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additional new layers of rock

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what are examples of metamorphic rocks?

A

slate and schist

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what are some properties of slate?

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  • impermeable
  • hard and resistant to weathering
  • can be split
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what are some properties of schist?

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  • undergone lots of heat / pressure
  • layered
  • bigger crystals
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