Metamorphic Rocks
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are metamorphic rocks?
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Metamorphic rocks are rocks that have been changed from their original form (parent rock) due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the process of metamorphism?
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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks through heat, pressure, and/or chemical processes.
3.
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What is the parent rock of slate?
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The parent rock of slate is shale.
4.
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What type of metamorphism occurs due to heat from magma?
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Contact metamorphism occurs when magma heats the surrounding rock and changes it.
5.
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What is the role of pressure in metamorphism?
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Pressure increases with depth in the Earth's crust, which can cause rocks to change their structure and composition.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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True or False: Heat and pressure can change sedimentary rock shale into slate.
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True.
7.
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What is regional metamorphism?
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Regional metamorphism occurs over large areas under high pressure and temperature, often associated with tectonic forces.
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