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What is a type of rock formed by pressure on large masses of rock?
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Metamorphic rocks are buried deep inside Earth. There is enough heat and pressure to change the rocks, but not enough to melt it into magma. Metamorphic rocks can form adjacent to layers of magma, because of the generated heat, however
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What rock forms by pressure on large masses of rock?
Metamorphic rock forms when under lots of pressure.
When large masses of magma solidify far below earth's surface what type of rocks form?
one of the most common is granite. This kind of rock is called intrusive rock because it was formed under the surface, and it has large crystals.
What is the process that forms igeouse rocks?
Igneous rock is formed from being under large amounts of pressure and extreme heat.
Which rock is formed when they are changed by heat and pressure?
metamorphic rock
Is igneous rock made from pressure?
yes it is formed by heat AND pressure
What rock forms by pressure on large masses of rock?
Metamorphic rock forms when under lots of pressure.
When large masses of magma solidify far below earth's surface what type of rocks form?
one of the most common is granite. This kind of rock is called intrusive rock because it was formed under the surface, and it has large crystals.
What is the process that forms igeouse rocks?
Igneous rock is formed from being under large amounts of pressure and extreme heat.
What rock is formed from high heat and pressure?
metamorphic rock
Which rock is formed when they are changed by heat and pressure?
metamorphic rock
What are large masses of falling rock called?
Large amounts of fallen rock are called "talus."But Rock avalanche is a proper term, as is Rock slide, or rockfall.
What is rock formrd by heat or pressure?
Rock formed by heat and pressure becomes transformed and altered, such rock is called Metamorphic Rock.
How is quarts rock formed?
quarts are formed by heat and pressure in the mantle.
Rock formed by heat and pressure?
Metamorphic Rock
Is igneous rock made from pressure?
yes it is formed by heat AND pressure
How can a rock be transformed into a metamorphic rock?
Rock can be changed into metamorphic rock by heat and pressure.
What is a rock always?
A rock is always formed by heat and pressure it always starts out with heat and pressure......
