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metamorphic rocks are formed from sandstone
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∙ 7y agoMetamorphic rock is formed by heat and pressure making changes to igneous and sedimentary rock.
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Sedimentary rocks formed when they undergo?
Sedimentary rocks form when they undergo metamorphism. Only if they decide NOT to be Sedimentary rocks anymore.
What are the types of rock metamorphism?
Types of metamorphism are Contact Metamorphism Regional Metamorphism Cataclastic Metamorphism Hydrothermal Metamorphism Burial Metamorphism Shock Metamorphism (Impact Metamorphism)
How heat and pressure act as the agents of metamorphism to form metamorphic rocks?
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What type of rocks can undergo metamorphism?
All rocks can undergo metamorphism; sedimentary, igneous, and even metamorphic rocks.
How do you use metamorphic in a sentence?
The word "metamorphic" is the adjective form of the word "metamorphism. " An example of a sentence using the word "metamorphic" is "Metamorphic rocks are the product of a process called metamorphism, in which existing rocks and minerals undergo a transformation. "
What can metamorphism do?
metamorphism is when a Igneous and sedimentary rocks turn into metamorphic rock.
Compare and contrast contact metamorphism and regional metamorphism?
Contact metamorphism is the process of forming rocks from the heat of magma intrusion. Regional metamorphism, meanwhile, is the process of forming rocks by pressure and heat at plate boundaries.
Compare and contrast contact metamorphism and regional metamorphism.?
Contact metamorphism is the process of forming rocks from the heat of magma intrusion. Regional metamorphism, meanwhile, is the process of forming rocks by pressure and heat at plate boundaries.
When rocks stack up on each other what metamorphism can occurr?
Burial metamorphism.
How does an igneous rock change to metamorphic?
Meta-igneous. Metamorphism of igneous rocks can form a wide range of metamorphic rocks, depending on the mineralogy of the igneous protolith and the P-T conditions of the metamorphism.
What causes contact metamorphism?
contact metamorphism occurs when hot magma bakes rocks
Does the process of melting form metamorphic rocks?
Yes, the cooling of lava from the volcano creates the process of metamorphism; in this case - the rock.
