Ch 4 Lesson 4 Metamorphic Rocks

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What type of environment do metamorphic rocks form in?

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High heat and high pressure.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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Any rock formed when another rock is changed by heat or pressure.

Front

What is the classification of a pink and black striped rock?

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Foliated metamorphic.

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What does the term 'morph' mean?

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Change.

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What is the process by which metamorphic rocks form?

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Heat and pressure.

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What are the two main factors that contribute to the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Heat and pressure.

Front

What is foliation in metamorphic rocks?

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The alignment of mineral grains in a rock, giving it a layered appearance.

Front

What is an example of an unfoliated metamorphic rock?

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Marble.

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How does heat affect the minerals in a rock?

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It can cause minerals to recrystallize, changing the rock's structure.

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What is the difference between metamorphic rocks and igneous rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks form from existing rocks under heat and pressure, while igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava.