Chapter 26.4 Flashcards
Metamorphic rock is changed by a combination of which 3 things
heat, pressure, and chemical reactions
Which types of rocks can be changed by metamorphism
igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks (all rocks)
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 changes
contact metamorphism
When shale is compressed, which type of metamorphic rock is created
slate
What are the two types of metamorphic rock textures
Foliated and non-foliated
Define foliated texture
has layers and bands
Define nonfoliated texture
random orientations
Metamorphic rocks are mainly classified based on which two things
texture and composition
Define rock cycle
the continual changing in rock from one type to another
Which types of rocks are part of the rock cycle
all of the rocks (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic)
What are the 3 types of rocks
igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary
Which type of rocks form from molten rock
igneous rocks
Which types of rocks are formed from clasts, precipitation, or compressed once living matter
sedimentary rocks
Which types of rocks are formed from heat, pressure, and chemical reactions
metamorphic rocks
