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By undergoing changes, such as weathering and metamorphism.

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Is there any kind of rock that cannot become another rock?

No.


How can one type of rock become another type of rock how is it possible?

The Rock Cycle.


How might a sedimentary rock become another sedimentary rock without first changing into another rock type?

A sedimentary rock becomes another sedimentary rock through erosion. The rock is eroded into bits, carried away, deposited and cemented and then lithified into a new sedimentary rock


Why is that igneous rock must always become sedimentary rock?

It doesn't have to. Most rocks exposed at the surface will erode and become sedimentary, but igneous rock that is underground can be remelted and become another igneous rock, or can become metamorphic.


How does metamorphic rock turn into another type of rock?

It can be worn down to create sediments that become seidmentary rock, or it can melt and harden to form igneous rock.


How can a metamorphic rock change into another rock?

Yes. A metamorphic rock can be metamorphosed into a higher-grade metamorphic rock. It can be weather into sediment and re-lithified into a sedimentary rock, or it can melt then solidify to become an igneous rock.


From the rock cycle describe the changes that a sedimentary rock could undergo?

A sedimentary rock could undergo heat and pressure to become a metamorphic rock, melt into an igneous rock, or get weathered, eroded and deposited into another sedimentary rock


Why are dykes important?

Dykes or Dike is a sheet of rock that forms in a crack of another rock. Then this crack begins to layers it is called a sill and will become crystallized.


How many levels with the king's rock does it take for slowpoke to become slowbro in heartgold from level 21?

Slowpoke evolves to Slowbro at level 37, and then must be traded to another trainer with King's Rock to become a Slowking. King's Rock is not necessary for making a Slowbro.


Can any type of rock become another type of rock?

No. A similar rock could be formed, but some characteristics would be altered.


How can an igneous rock become a metamorphic?

A metamorphic rock can become a igneous rock by melting and cooling


What type of metamorphism forms foliate rocks?

Any rock can undergo metamorphism, be it sedimentary, igneous or even the transformation of one type of metamorphic rock to another.