Metamorphic Review

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What do we call the group of metamorphic rocks that have visible layers or bands of minerals within them?

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Foliated

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What feature does gneiss show that is so important?

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It Shows Banding

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What type of metamorphism covers a massive region of the Earth's surface, like a mountain range?

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Regional Metamorphism

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What causes the wavy bands of light and dark minerals visible in gneiss bedrock?

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Heat and pressure during metamorphism

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What term describes the crystals in a metamorphic rock?

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Recrystalization

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What is the process called when existing rocks change due to heat, pressure, or chemically?

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Metamorphism

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What type of metamorphism occurs when magma comes into contact with surrounding rocks?

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Contact Metamorphism

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What is the main difference between foliated and non-foliated metamorphic rocks?

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Foliated rocks have layered or banded appearance, while non-foliated rocks do not.

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What is an example of a non-foliated metamorphic rock?

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Marble

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What is the parent rock of schist?

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Shale