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Most metamorphic rock processes involve very long periods of time. The exception would be metamorphic rocks formed by meteorite impacts.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoDepends what you consider to be a "long time". It is believed metamorphic rock can form in as little as 100,000 years.
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Does sedimentary rock become metamorphic rock after millions of years?
Sedimentary rock can become metamorphosed after millions or hundreds of millions of years. Most geologic processes, like metamorphism, are extremely slow in human terms.
Who is correct a metamorphic rock is formed from a sedimentary rock or a metamorphic rock can form from an igneous rock?
both are correct metamorphic rock can form from both.
Which process can cause metamorphic rock to change into igneous rock?
Melting of the bulk of the metamorphic rock, then solidification from cooling, will form an igneous rock.
What type of rock is most likely to form in an earthquake zone?
A metamorphic rock is most likely to form in an earthquake zone.
If the sedimentary rock limestone is subjected to metamorphism what metamorphic rock will likely form?
Limestone can metamorphose into marble, a regional metamorphic rock, or into skarn, a contact metamorphic rock.
Does sedimentary rock become metamorphic rock after millions of years?
Sedimentary rock can become metamorphosed after millions or hundreds of millions of years. Most geologic processes, like metamorphism, are extremely slow in human terms.
Sedimentary rock becomes metamorphic rock after millions of years True or False?
It must be false, because the statement in question is not valid all the time. Sedimentary rock might become metamorphic rock after millions of years, but it might take less time, more time, or not happen at all.
Can metamorphic rock form out of other metamorphic rock?
No.
Who is correct a metamorphic rock is formed from a sedimentary rock or a metamorphic rock can form from an igneous rock?
both are correct metamorphic rock can form from both.
What rocks change into metamorphic rocks?
Any type of rock can become metamorphic.
How does metamorphic rock become molten material?
metamorphic rocks become molten when over millions of years of compaction they come in contact with the magma which melts the rock and if near a volcano the volcano will remove it forming a igneous rock when cool
Can heat form an igneous rock or a metamorphic rock?
metamorphic because it melts the rock and forms another
Which process can cause metamorphic rock to change into igneous rock?
Melting of the bulk of the metamorphic rock, then solidification from cooling, will form an igneous rock.
What type of rock is most likely to form in an earthquake zone?
A metamorphic rock is most likely to form in an earthquake zone.
How are sedimentary and metamorphic rocks similar and different?
They are both rocks. Sedimentary can contain metamorphic rocks. and vice versa.
What makes a sedimentary or igneous rock form to a metamorphic rock?
heat and pressure is applied to the rock and it becomes a metamorphic rock.
Marble is a form of what kind of rock?
Metamorphic rock.
