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Do other rocks need to experience metamorphism to be changed into sedimentary or igneous rocks?
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No. Any rock at the surface can be eroded, deposited as sediment, and then lithified into sedimentary rock. Most rock that melts into magma goes through a metamorphic phases first, however.
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Do other rocks need to experience metamorphism to be changed to sedimentary or igneous rock?
No. Any rock at the surface can be eroded, deposited as sediment, and then lithified into sedimentary rock. Most rock that melts into magma goes through a metamorphic phases first, however.
What are Igneous or sedimentary rocks that are changed by heat or pressure called?
metamorphic rock
Can sedimentary rock be changed into igneous rock?
If it is forced back into the molten layers of the Earth, then yes, it will become igneous rock.
What is the process called when magma transition into intrusive igneous rock?
By Magma I'm guessing you mean the molten sedimentary rocks. The process is called metamorphism.
What types of rock can be changed to a metamorphic?
All rock types, igneous, sedimentary, and even metamorphic can be altered to new metamorphic rock.
What can metamorphism do?
metamorphism is when a Igneous and sedimentary rocks turn into metamorphic rock.
What are some examples of metamorphism?
Sedimentary or igneous rocks often go through the change of metamorphism.
Do other rocks need to experience metamorphism to be changed to sedimentary or igneous rock?
No. Any rock at the surface can be eroded, deposited as sediment, and then lithified into sedimentary rock. Most rock that melts into magma goes through a metamorphic phases first, however.
What type of rocks can undergo metamorphism?
All rocks can undergo metamorphism; sedimentary, igneous, and even metamorphic rocks.
Can igneous rock sedimentary rock and metamorphic rock undergo metamorphism?
Yes
What are stalactites and stalagmites are examples?
A.organic sedimentary rock B.contact metamorphism C.extrusive igneous rock D.chemical sedimentary rock its D
Why portions of the sedimentary rock layers have the symbol for contact metamorphism?
the rock layers were eroded at the interface between the igneous intrusion and the sedimentary rocks.
How does a sedimentary rock turn into a metamorphic rock then into an igneous rock?
First, through metamorphism, then by melting and magmatism.
How can igneous rock disturb sedimentary rock layers?
Igneous rocks can disturb sedimentary rock layers and formations by their movement during ascent through such layer. when they make contact with this sedimentary rocks they could result to folding and/or metamorphism.
How are metamorphic rocks igneous rock and sedimentary rocks different?
Metamorphic rocks originate as igneous and sedimentary rocks, but have been changed by heat and pressure.
Name the 3 kinds of rocks?
There are three major types of rock: igneous (formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava) sedimentary (laid down as sediments) and metamorphic (changed by heat and/or pressure)
How was metamorphic made?
an igneous or sedimentary rock that is changed by heat or pressure
