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igneous rocks become metamorphic rocks by great heat and pressure over time.
Heather Tremblay
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∙ 14y agoNot that simply. Think of the steps between the starting point and the ending point. They are numerous and cover great spans of geologic time. Few, if any of the particles from the original rock would appear together in the new igneous rock.
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∙ 14y agowhen it breaks down it still is a igneous rock and it still pressures down so yah hope that helps yaa! :)
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∙ 13y agoSedimentary rock melts, creates magma. When magma cools it creates the igneous rock.
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∙ 14y agoBy becoming molten and then solidifying.
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What can dolomite rock turn into?
A metamorphic or Igneous rock
What kind of rock can magma turn into?
Magma would turn into igneous rock.
What two things are needed to turn igneous rock into metamorphic rock?
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What process is needed for an igneous rock to turn into sedimentary rock?
Heat, erosion and pressure.
How can a igneous and metamorphic rock turn into sediments?
Igneous and metamorphic rock can be turned into sediments through weathering and erosion. For example: wind, water, and gravity.
Why does the igneous rock turn into a sedimentary rock?
becuase the igneous rock cools dowwn and turn into sedimentary rock
How does a extrusive igneous rock turn into a metamorphic rock?
Weathering and erosion turn igneous rock to metamorphic rock.
How does a igneous rock turn into a igneous rock?
An igneous rock is formed when magma rises through the earth's crust and cools.
What can dolomite rock turn into?
A metamorphic or Igneous rock
What can heat turn an igneous rock into?
metamorphic rock.....
How does a sedimentary rock turn into a igneous rock?
It melts it
How does a igneous rock turn into sedimentary rock?
It melts it
What kind of rock can magma turn into?
Magma would turn into igneous rock.
How do magma turn into extrusive igneous rock?
Lava can turn into igneous rock in 2 ways. When the lava cools to a hardening point inside the volcano it is called intrusive igneous rock. When lava cools outside of the volcano it is called extrusive igneous rock.
How will a sedimentary rock turn into an igneous rock?
Igneous rocks are formed when rock melts in a volcano or other hot spot.
Can igneous rock and sedimentary rock and metamorphic rock turn into magma?
no it can't
What causes to a sedimentary rock or a metamorphic rock that turn into an igneous rock?
Melting.
