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There are various sources of heat for metamorphism. There is the geothermal gradient from the mantle and core. There are also radioactive isotopes, intruding magma, pressure, and friction between rock bodies.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt melts it and turns it to magma and then it cools down then becomes a metamorphic rock
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∙ 13y agoHeat provides the energy to partly melt the rocks by which new minerals are made from old ones. Or by which the structure of the rock is changed (e.g. marble).
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∙ 12y agoHeat from a nearby magma body.
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∙ 11y agoFuuk u
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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.
How can a igneous rock change into a metaphoric rock?
I presume you mean Metamorphic. A metamorphic rock is one that has been changed by heat and pressure. An igneous rock that is exposed to heat can be changed.
What 2 things are needed to change a rock into metamorphic rock?
intense heat and pressure.
What kind of rock is formed with heat and pressure?
Metamorphic rocks, like slate or quartizite, or even diamonds.
What kind of rock forms when heat and pressure of mountain building change sedimentary rock?
Metamorphic
What is rock that is changed by heat pressure or chemical change?
Metamorphic rocks have been changed by heat or pressure. This can be a change in size, shape, or arrangement of minerals.
What and what can change a metamorphic rock into a different metamorphic rock?
heat and pressure
When can heat change rock to metamorphic rock?
with heat and pressure
When sedimentary rock is exposed to heat and pressure's what does it change into?
Metamorphic rock
What is one thing that change a rock to a metamorphic rock?
Heat and pressure change rocks to metamorphic!
What has to occur for a rock to change to a metamorphic rock?
heat.
Which type of rock change due to heat and pressure?
metamorphic rock (s)
How do heat and pressure change sedimentary rock?
A metamorphic rock is formed when sedimentary rock is subjected to heat and pressure!
What processes transform metamorphic rock into sedimentary rocks?
Heat and pressure change the rock into a metamorphic rock
What are some changes that occur when a sedimentary rock changes into a metamorphic rock?
To change a sedimentary rock to a metamorphic rock, you change it by time,heat, and pressure.
How metamorphic rock can change to igneous rock?
if the igneous rock is put under heat and pressure it turns into a metamorphic
Where do Most metamorphic rock forms?
heat and pressure beneath Earth's surface can change a rock into metamorphic rock.
