Metamorphic Rocks Flashcard

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What kind of metamorphic rock is formed when limestone is subjected to heat and pressure?

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Marble

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What is the process of changing one type of rock into a metamorphic rock called?

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Metamorphism

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Rocks that have changed due to heat or pressure.

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What is the process of formation of metamorphic rocks called?

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Metamorphosis.

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Rocks are classified into 3 types by their ________________.

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origin (Where they came from).

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

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What is the primary agent of metamorphism?

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Heat and pressure.

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What is foliation in metamorphic rocks?

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The alignment of mineral grains in a rock.

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What is the difference between regional and contact metamorphism?

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Regional metamorphism occurs over large areas under high pressure and temperature, while contact metamorphism occurs when rocks are heated by nearby molten magma.

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What is an example of a parent rock and its metamorphic counterpart?

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Parent rock: Shale; Metamorphic rock: Slate.