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Metamorphic rocks are older sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic changed by pressure and temperature.
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What are the kinds of earth rocks on earth?
The kinds of rocks on earth are Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.
Why do metamorphic rocks often formed deep under the surface of the earth?
Metamorphic rocks are often found deep under the earth's surface because metamorphic rocks form from heat and pressure. Therefore, they form while they are under the earth's surface.
How many rocks are on the earth?
the three major rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock. igneous- volcanic rocks sedimentary- rocks with layers on top metamorphic- rocks that formed to another rock
What rocks are formed from high temperature and pressures?
Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks can be changed by high temperatures and pressure, and the resultant rock is called metamorphic, because its form has been changed.
What rocks are created by pressure and heat within the earth?
Metamorphic Rocks
Are metamorphic rocks formed in the earth's crust?
Yes.
How do metamorphic rocks turn into a sedimentary rocks?
they cool and solidify on the earth's crust.
Why are metamorphic rocks not common on Earth's surface?
They are formed under the earth's surface.
What are the the three classes of rocks?
There are three types of rock on the face of the Earth. The three rocks are sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous.
Rock altered by heat and pressure beneath the earth's surface are what rocks?
Metamorphic rocks
What are rocks changed by intense pressure and heat become new rocks called?
I think you are looking for the term "Metamorphic".
What types of rocks are found on the earth?
igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary
