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When a rock is altered by extreme heat and pressure what type of rock is the results?
Metamorphic Rock
Rock altered by heat and pressure beneath the earth's surface are what rocks?
Metamorphic rocks
Which type of rock forms from previously existing rocks that have been altered by heat and pressure?
metamorphic
What happens when heat and pressure is applied to sedimentary rock?
The rock is metamorphosed: meaning its physical and/or chemical properpties are altered. E.g., limestone to marble.
What are rocks that have been altered by compression?
If a rock has been altered in composition or texture by pressure, it is called a metamorphic rock.
What is rock alterd by heat?
Metamorphic rock is altered by heat and pressure.
What is rock altered by pressure and heat?
Metamorphic rock
What is rock formrd by heat or pressure?
Rock formed by heat and pressure becomes transformed and altered, such rock is called Metamorphic Rock.
When a rock is altered by extreme heat and pressure what type of rock is the results?
Metamorphic Rock
During what process does the make-up of a rock become altered?
A rock can be altered compositionally by chemical weathering or by metamorphosis through heat and pressure.
Rock altered by heat and pressure beneath the earth's surface are what rocks?
Metamorphic rocks
What rock changed by heat pressure and fluids?
Sedimentary rocks when altered by heat and pressure because metamorphic rock. But please read the rock cycle you will see the different stages because Igneous can also become Metamorphic with intense pressure and heat.
Does a rock need to be weathered before it can become a metamorphic rock?
No. Metamorphic rock are simply rocks which have been altered by heat and pressure.
What takes place when changes in pressure temperature or chemical makeup alters a rock?
It becomes a metamorphic rock, altered by heat, pressure, or hot fluids.
Which type of rock forms from previously existing rocks that have been altered by heat and pressure?
metamorphic
Which type of rock forms previously existing rocks that have been altered by heat and pressure?
metamorphic
What takes place when changes in pressure temperature. or chemical make-up alter rock?
It becomes a metamorphic rock, altered by heat, pressure, or hot fluids.
