26.4 Flashcards
metaorphic rock is changed by a combination of which 3
heat pressure of chemical reactions
what type of rock can be changed by metaorphic
igneous or sedimentary or metamorphic
what is it called when metamorphic changes in rocks occur over large areas
Regional metamorphism
what is it called when metamorphic changes in rocks occur over small areas
contact metamorphism
when shale is compressed which type of metamorphic rock is created
slate
what are the two types of metamorphic rock texture
FOLIATED and NON-FOLIATED.
define foliated twxture
texture is caused by pressure.
define nonfoilted texture
do not have lineations, foliations, or other alignments of mineral grains
metamorphic rocks are mainly classified based on which two things
texture composition
define rock cycle
which types of rocks are part of the rock cycle
what are the 3 types of rocks
which types of rocks form from molten rock
which types of rocks are formed from clasts,pecipition, or compressed once living matter
which types of rock are fromed from heat, pressure and chemical reaction
